Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
110 schools in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area: 69 primary, 25 secondary, 3 all-through, 1 sixth form / college, plus 12 special. 11 are independent. 24 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (69)
- Ad Astra Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Report card: strong areas· 2026
- Avonwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Bayside AcademyState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Bearwood Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 46% Oversubscribed
- Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11 · ChristianIndependent inspection
- Broadstone First SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Burton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Canford Heath Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Canford Heath Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 15%
- Christchurch Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7Not yet inspected
- Christchurch Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Courthill Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Elm AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Hamworthy Park Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Haymoor Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Heatherlands Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Heathlands Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Highcliffe St Mark Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Hill View Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Hillbourne Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Jewell Academy BournemouthState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- King's Park AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Kingsleigh Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Kinson AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Lilliput Church of England Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Livingstone Road Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Report card: expected standard· 2026
- Livingstone Road Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Longfleet Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Manorside AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Merley First SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Moordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 85%
- Mudeford Community Infants' SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Mudeford Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Muscliff Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Oakdale Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Ocean Academy PooleState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Old Town Infant School and NurseryState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2025
- Park SchoolIndependent · Ages 0–11Independent inspection
- Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Queen's Park AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Queen's Park Infant AcademyState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Somerford Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Springdale First SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024 Oversubscribed
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- St James' Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChristchurchState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PooleState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 64%
- St Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- St Martin's SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandIndependent inspection
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, PooleState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 98% Oversubscribed
- Stanley Green Infant AcademyState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Stourfield Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Stourfield Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Talbot Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 64%
- The Epiphany SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- The Priory Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Twin Sails Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- Twynham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 82% Oversubscribed
- Winton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88%
Secondary schools (25)
- Avonbourne Boys' AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · BoysOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 47.3
- Avonbourne Girls AcademyState · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 53.0
- Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–19 · ChristianIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 29.6
- Bournemouth SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 74.2 Oversubscribed
- Bournemouth School for GirlsGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 72.2 Oversubscribed
- Broadstone Middle SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Canford SchoolIndependent · Ages 13–18 · Anglican/Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 26.8
- Corfe Hills SchoolState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2021Attainment 8: 46.7
- Glenmoor AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · GirlsOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 60.7 Oversubscribed
- Highcliffe SchoolState · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 47.0
- Kings BournemouthIndependent · Ages 14–25Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 3.4
- LeAF StudioState · Ages 13–19Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 42.4
- Magna AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.3 Oversubscribed
- Oak AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 32.5
- Parkstone Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 68.5 Oversubscribed
- Poole Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 70.2 Oversubscribed
- Poole High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 51.0
- St Aldhelm's AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 33.6
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, PooleState · Ages 11–18 · Church of England/Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 46.4 Oversubscribed
- The Bishop of Winchester AcademyState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 49.6
- The Bourne AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 44.2 Oversubscribed
- The Cornerstone AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.0
- The Grange SchoolState · Ages 11–19Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 36.3
- Twynham SchoolState · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 53.5
- Winton AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · BoysOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 55.4 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (3)
- Livingstone Academy BournemouthState · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2024 Oversubscribed
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolState · Ages 4–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 47.0
- Talbot Heath SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–19 · Boys · Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 61.3
Sixth form / college schools (1)
- The Bournemouth and Poole CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: D+
Special schools (12)
- Connie Rothman SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–21Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 10.8
- Langside SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Good· 2025
- Linwood SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 1.5
- Longspee AcademyState special · Ages 5–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 6.9
- Montacute SchoolState special · Ages 2–18Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Portfield SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024
- The Lion Works SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 3.3
- The Stable SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 17.1
- The White House SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–14Independent inspection
- Tregonwell AcademyState special · Ages 5–16Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 4.7
- Victoria Education CentreState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 0.3
- Winchelsea SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 0.1
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data