- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
113 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 456
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Schools in BH7
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: BH7 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 3 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 nurseries113 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH7
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 BH7
3 in BH7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
32 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Top Secondary Schools in BH7
3 in BH7, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
172 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,160
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
146 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 846
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in BH7
6 in BH7, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Pines Day Nursery
Bournemouth, BH7 7AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Netanya Nature Pre-School
Bournemouth, BH7 6JB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St Saviours Preschool
Bournemouth, BH7 6RZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH7
1 in BH7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
172 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,160
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Special Schools in BH7
1 in BH7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy
Bournemouth, BH7 6QP · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 22.4%
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH7, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good7
- Not graded yet1
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 BH7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH7 has 11 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 BH7
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 BH7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH7?
BH7 has 11 schools, including 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH7?
The highest-ranked schools in BH7 on Eduscope are Avonwood Primary School, Avonbourne Girls Academy, Avonbourne Boys' Academy. 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 BH7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in BH7 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.