Best Primary Schools in Poole
35 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Poole, 35 primary schools, accounting for 39.8% of all primary schools, provide education to 10,360 pupils.
- All 20 inspected primary schools in Poole have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 5 Outstanding and 15 Good ratings.
- Poole's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.72, with 22.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 16.7% having English as an additional language.
- In terms of academic performance, 59.1% of pupils in Poole's primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 14.0% and £7,793 spent per pupil.
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole, BH14 9JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils260
P/T Ratio–
Canford Heath Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Poole, BH17 8PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio22.2
TL
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–
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
HP
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole, BH17 7HX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.6%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio17.2
Courthill Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH14 9HL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils342
P/T Ratio18.0
LC
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Poole, BH15 2HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence4.7%
Pupils637
P/T Ratio25.1
Talbot Primary School
Poole, BH12 5ED
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.1%
Pupils570
P/T Ratio20.5
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
Langside School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 5BN
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence15.5%
Pupils32
P/T Ratio–
Victoria Education Centre
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH13 6AS
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence16.1%
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole, BH17 8PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.5%
Pupils473
P/T Ratio22.7
Winchelsea School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 4LL
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.0%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio7.8
Ad Astra Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH17 8AP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.6%
Pupils253
P/T Ratio16.8
OA
Ocean Academy Poole
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH14 0PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.9%
Pupils348
P/T Ratio19.8
LR
Livingstone Road Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 3DX
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence8.0%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio22.8
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
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Poole, BH15 1QB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.6%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio23.5
LA
Longspee Academy
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH17 8PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence18.7%
Pupils111
P/T Ratio5.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 35 primary schools in Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,793 | £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.