- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
77 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1198%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 420
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in BH9
A postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BH9 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries176 primary · 1 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH9
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 BH9
6 in BH9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
95 first choices, 103 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 840
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.8
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, BH9 2SA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 424
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Secondary Schools in BH9
1 in BH9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Linwood School
Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 437
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.8
Nurseries in BH9
11 in BH9, highest Ofsted grade first
Bay Tree Montessori
Bournemouth, BH9 1JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Emma's Day Nursery
Bournemouth, BH9 3EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery
Bournemouth, BH9 1LG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH9
1 in BH9, by the school's Eduscope score
Linwood School
Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 437
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.8
Special Schools in BH9
1 in BH9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Linwood School
Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 437
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH9, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- 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 BH9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH9 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 BH9
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 BH9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH9?
BH9 has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 11 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 BH9?
The highest-ranked schools in BH9 on Eduscope are St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Winton Primary School, Moordown St John's Church of England 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 do I choose the right school in BH9?
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 BH9 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.