- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
42 first choices, 48 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 459
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
Schools in BH5
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: BH5 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries62 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH5
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 BH5
2 in BH5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
66 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Secondary Schools in BH5
1 in BH5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 353
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in BH5
3 in BH5, highest Ofsted grade first
Woodland Day Nursery
Bournemouth, BH5 2JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cats Whiskers Day Nursery
Bournemouth, BH5 1HJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool
Bournemouth, BH5 2JU · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH5
1 in BH5, by the school's Eduscope score
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 353
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BH5
1 in BH5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 353
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH5, 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
- Good3
- Not graded yet2
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 BH5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH5 has 6 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 BH5
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 BH5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH5?
BH5 has 6 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH5?
The highest-ranked schools in BH5 on Eduscope are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Pokesdown Community Primary 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 BH5?
There is 1 independent school in BH5. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BH5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in BH5 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.