Best Primary Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
92 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 92 primary schools operate, accounting for 32.3% of the total 285 primary schools in the region.
- Of the 61 inspected primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 93.4% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 12 Outstanding and 45 Good ratings.
- Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 29,665 pupils attend primary school, with 61.5% meeting the expected standard in KS2 and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.76.
- Primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have 20.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, £7,719 spending per pupil, and a persistent absence rate of 13.4%.
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole, BH14 9JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils260
P/T Ratio–
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils385
P/T Ratio–
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Canford School
Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils646
P/T Ratio–
Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils349
P/T Ratio–
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Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils499
P/T Ratio–
Avonwood Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH7 6NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.9%
Pupils481
P/T Ratio21.3
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH6 4NA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.4%
Pupils436
P/T Ratio21.9
Canford Heath Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Poole, BH17 8PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio22.2
Winton Primary School
Bournemouth, BH9 2TG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence4.6%
Pupils840
P/T Ratio21.8
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bournemouth, BH10 4JA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.5%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio22.3
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch, BH23 2AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.8%
Pupils497
P/T Ratio23.1
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The Lion Works School
Poole, BH12 5AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils42
P/T Ratio–
The White House School
Poole, BH21 3AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils39
P/T Ratio–
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, BH9 2SA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.2%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio21.5
Mudeford Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 3HP
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.9%
Pupils256
P/T Ratio19.8
Kings Bournemouth
Bournemouth, BH2 6LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils74
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 94 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,719 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.