- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 479
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in BH8
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: BH8 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries206 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH8
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 BH8
6 in BH8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
55 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 528
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
17 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 324
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Top Secondary Schools in BH8
3 in BH8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
239 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,290
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
238 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,320
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
82 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in BH8
10 in BH8, highest Ofsted grade first
Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School
Bournemouth, BH8 9RW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jingle Bell House
Bournemouth, BH8 9TT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Park School Nursery
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH8
3 in BH8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
239 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,290
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
238 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,320
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
82 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Special Schools in BH8
1 in BH8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Wing College
Bournemouth, BH8 8TH · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in BH8
1 in BH8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ · 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
- 360
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH8, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good10
- 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 BH8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH8 has 20 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 BH8
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 BH8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH8?
BH8 has 20 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 BH8?
The highest-ranked schools in BH8 on Eduscope are Bournemouth School for Girls, Bournemouth School, Queen's Park 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 many private schools are in BH8?
There is 1 independent school in BH8. 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 BH8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in BH8 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.