- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
66 first choices, 70 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 547
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Schools in BH12
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: BH12 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2110 primary · 5 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH12
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 BH12
10 in BH12, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
62 first choices, 63 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 603
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 32 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 370
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Top Secondary Schools in BH12
5 in BH12, best first
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
70 first choices, 152 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 808
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in BH12
9 in BH12, highest Ofsted grade first
Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone
Poole, BH12 4HR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little People Pre-School
Poole, BH12 4DY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sunbeams Day Care
Poole, BH12 2BG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH12
2 in BH12, by the school's Eduscope score
Langside School
Poole, BH12 5BN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 22.1%
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Lion Works School
Poole, BH12 5AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 55
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BH12
3 in BH12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Langside School
Poole, BH12 5BN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 22.1%
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Lion Works School
Poole, BH12 5AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 55
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Winchelsea School
Poole, BH12 4LL · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 248
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Private Schools in BH12
1 in BH12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Lion Works School
Poole, BH12 5AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 55
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH12, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet13
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 BH12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH12 has 21 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 BH12
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 BH12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH12?
BH12 has 21 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH12?
The highest-ranked schools in BH12 on Eduscope are Talbot Primary School, Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole. 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 many private schools are in BH12?
There is 1 independent school in BH12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BH12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in BH12 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.