- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
31 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 379
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Schools in BH15
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: BH15 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries167 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH15 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH15
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 BH15
7 in BH15, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
84 first choices, 86 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 627
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 376
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Top Secondary Schools in BH15
3 in BH15, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
311 first choices, 316 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,891
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole, BH15 3HY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
81 first choices, 96 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 645
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Nurseries in BH15
6 in BH15, highest Ofsted grade first
First Steps Day Nursery
Poole, BH15 3LD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Angels Nursery
Poole, BH15 4HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Muddy Boots Nursery School
Poole, BH15 4BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH15
2 in BH15, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
311 first choices, 316 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,891
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole, BH15 3HY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH15, 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.
- Good11
- Not graded yet5
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 BH15 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH15 has 16 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 BH15
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 BH15
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH15?
BH15 has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH15?
The highest-ranked schools in BH15 on Eduscope are Poole High School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole, St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England 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 do I choose the right school in BH15?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in BH15 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.