- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 489
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Schools in BH17
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BH17 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 7 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries177 primary · 5 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH17
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 BH17
7 in BH17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 349
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Top Secondary Schools in BH17
5 in BH17, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
243 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1670.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,224
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
213 first choices, 192 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,241
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
174 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 938
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in BH17
7 in BH17, highest Ofsted grade first
Creekmoor Day Nursery Limited
Poole, BH17 7XZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath
Poole, BH17 8PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Days Day Nursery Poole
Poole, BH17 7FF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH17
4 in BH17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
243 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1670.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,224
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
213 first choices, 192 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,241
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
174 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 938
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Special Schools in BH17
2 in BH17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Longspee Academy
Poole, BH17 8PJ · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 18.7%
- Pupils
- 106
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.8
Montacute School
Poole, BH17 9NG · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 97
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH17, 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
- Good12
- Not graded yet4
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 BH17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH17 has 17 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 BH17
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 BH17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH17?
BH17 has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 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 BH17?
The highest-ranked schools in BH17 on Eduscope are Poole Grammar School, Parkstone Grammar School, Canford Heath 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 do I choose the right school in BH17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in BH17 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.