
Best Faith Schools in Poole
8 faith schools found
Key Facts
- There are 8 faith schools in Poole, accounting for 9.1% of all schools in the area, which is below the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Poole have a strong Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 4 inspected.
- With 4,430 pupils, faith schools in Poole have a higher proportion of students with English as an additional language at 19.1%, and 11.6% eligible for free school meals, compared to national averages.
- Faith schools in Poole perform well academically, with 62.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a Progress 8 score of 0.09, with 45.8% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole, BH14 9JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils260
P/T Ratio–
LC
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH14 8JX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.5%
Pupils335
P/T Ratio28.7
LC
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Poole, BH15 2HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence4.7%
Pupils637
P/T Ratio25.1
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 4DZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.0%
Pupils390
P/T Ratio21.1
SM
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH15 3QQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.9%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio24.9
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Poole, BH12 1PG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.2%
Pupils626
P/T Ratio22.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 88 faith schools in Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.09 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,398 | £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.
