- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 364
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Schools in BH11
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: BH11 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries125 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH11
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BH11
5 in BH11, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1146%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
17 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 179
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in BH11
2 in BH11, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1636.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 458
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
82 first choices, 122 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1634.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 647
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in BH11
5 in BH11, highest Ofsted grade first
The Orchard Nursery
Bournemouth, BH11 9EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crescent View Preschool
Bournemouth, BH11 8DA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre
Bournemouth, BH11 8AU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH11
1 in BH11, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1636.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 458
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH11, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good5
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BH11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH11 has 12 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BH11
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BH11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH11?
BH11 has 12 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH11?
The highest-ranked schools in BH11 on Eduscope are Elm Primary Academy, Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Kinson Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BH11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in BH11 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.