- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
65 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 484
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.2
Schools in BH16
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: BH16 is a postcode district in Dorset with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries166 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH16
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 BH16
6 in BH16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 351
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
26 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 180
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Top Secondary Schools in BH16
2 in BH16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
253 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in BH16
8 in BH16, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett
Poole, BH16 6JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd
Poole, BH16 6FE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybirds Playschool LTD
Upton, BH16 5JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH16
1 in BH16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
253 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Special Schools in BH16
2 in BH16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Graduately Developing Futures
Dorset, BH16 6DA · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Millie College
Holton Heath, BH16 6JN · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in BH16
2 in BH16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Graduately Developing Futures
Dorset, BH16 6DA · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Yarrells Preparatory School
Poole, BH16 5EU · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH16, 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
- Good10
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BH16 sit in 2 council areas. 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 BH16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH16 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 BH16
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 BH16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH16?
BH16 has 16 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 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 BH16?
The highest-ranked schools in BH16 on Eduscope are Lytchett Matravers Primary School, Lytchett Minster School, Upton Junior School. 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 BH16?
There are 2 independent schools in BH16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BH16 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BH16?
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 BH16 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.