# Education in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The south east of the South West. 405,829 people (mid-2025 estimate) in 162 square kilometres.

2 layers about education for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.

In: [South West](https://openindex.co.uk/south-west)

## Number of schools

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: **115** (2026, council level, Great Britain only). Source: Worked out by Open Index from the school lists of the Department for Education, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government. Published 15 October 2026.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole had 115 open schools in 2026, from nurseries to sixth form colleges.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/number-of-schools#place=E06000058) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/number-of-schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/education#l-schools-count

## Schools

Exact point level, Great Britain only. Source: Department for Education and Ofsted and Department for Education and Welsh Government and Scottish Government and Ordnance Survey.

Published as points, so there is no single figure for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The map shows each one.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/schools#place=E06000058) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/education#l-schools

## Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 115 open schools: 66 primary, 22 secondary, 2 all-through, 15 special, 1 sixth form and further education, 7 independent and 2 pupil referral and alternative provision.

| Latest Ofsted grade | Schools |
| --- | --- |
| Outstanding | 6 |
| Good | 24 |
| Requires improvement | 2 |
| Inadequate | 0 |

32 of the 100 schools in Ofsted's file have an overall grade from a graded inspection between September 2019 and July 2024.
15 schools have a report card from the renewed framework (from November 2025), which gives no overall grade.
18 schools had a graded inspection from September 2024, when Ofsted stopped giving an overall grade.
Ofsted says grades from different frameworks can't be compared, and an old grade may not describe a school today. Latest inspections as at 30 September 2026.

### Primary (66) (66)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted | Results (KS2 2024/25) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ad Astra Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/ad-astra-infant-school-e141755) | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 257 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met | – |
| [Avonwood Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/avonwood-primary-school-e148357) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 456 | Outstanding (overall), April 2024 | 84% met KS2 standard |
| [Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/baden-powell-and-st-peters-church-of-england-junior-school-e142974) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 718 | Standards maintained, February 2025 | 73% met KS2 standard |
| [Bayside Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bayside-academy-e145496) | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 180 | Report card, March 2026: safeguarding met | 60% met KS2 standard |
| [Bearwood Primary and Nursery School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bearwood-primary-and-nursery-school-e143477) | Academy converter | 2 to 11 | 253 | Standards maintained, January 2025 | 46% met KS2 standard |
| [Bethany Church of England Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bethany-church-of-england-junior-school-e142100) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 308 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | 35% met KS2 standard |
| [Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bishop-aldhelms-church-of-england-primary-school-e144873) | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 603 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | 66% met KS2 standard |
| [Broadstone First School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/broadstone-first-school-e141258) | Academy converter | 4 to 9 | 305 | Good (overall), September 2023 | – |
| [Burton Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/burton-church-of-england-primary-school-e113789) | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 258 | Report card, January 2026: safeguarding met | 53% met KS2 standard |
| [Canford Heath Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canford-heath-infant-school-e141762) | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 367 | Outstanding (overall), March 2023 | – |
| [Canford Heath Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canford-heath-junior-school-e141763) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 489 | School remains Good, October 2023 | 71% met KS2 standard |
| [Christ The King Catholic Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/christ-the-king-catholic-primary-school-e140705) | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 302 | Graded inspection, May 2025: no overall grade | 15% met KS2 standard |
| [Christchurch Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/christchurch-infant-school-e150991) | Academy converter | 5 to 7 | 285 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | – |
| [Christchurch Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/christchurch-junior-school-e145428) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 479 | School remains Good, May 2022 | 70% met KS2 standard |
| [Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-e113845) | Voluntary aided school | 2 to 11 | 459 | Standards maintained, December 2024 | 67% met KS2 standard |
| [Courthill Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/courthill-infant-school-e142972) | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 354 | Good (overall), January 2023 | – |
| [Elm Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/elm-academy-e138990) | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 364 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade | 77% met KS2 standard |
| [Hamworthy Park Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hamworthy-park-junior-school-e143314) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 458 | Graded inspection, March 2025: no overall grade | 50% met KS2 standard |
| [Haymoor Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/haymoor-junior-school-e141787) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 349 | School remains Good, October 2023 | 64% met KS2 standard |
| [Heatherlands Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/heatherlands-primary-school-e145212) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 616 | School remains Good, March 2022 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [Heathlands Primary Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/heathlands-primary-academy-e142101) | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 164 | Good (overall), June 2022 | 38% met KS2 standard |
| [Highcliffe St Mark Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/highcliffe-st-mark-primary-school-e134987) | Foundation school | 3 to 11 | 651 | Requires improvement (overall), June 2024 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [Hill View Primary Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hill-view-primary-academy-e142352) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 601 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 54% met KS2 standard |
| [Hillbourne Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hillbourne-primary-school-e148926) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 204 | Graded inspection, February 2025: no overall grade | 70% met KS2 standard |
| [Jewell Academy Bournemouth](https://openindex.co.uk/school/jewell-academy-bournemouth-e139692) | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 324 | Graded inspection, February 2025: no overall grade | 57% met KS2 standard |
| [King's Park Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kings-park-academy-e141671) | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 572 | School remains Good, September 2023 | 56% met KS2 standard |
| [Kingsleigh Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kingsleigh-primary-school-e142428) | Academy converter | 2 to 11 | 779 | Graded inspection, February 2025: no overall grade | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [Kinson Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kinson-academy-e146796) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 179 | Good (overall), May 2022 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| [Lilliput Church of England Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lilliput-church-of-england-infant-school-e142970) | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 343 | Good (overall), July 2023 | – |
| [Livingstone Road Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/livingstone-road-infant-school-e144554) | Academy converter | 2 to 7 | 199 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | – |
| [Livingstone Road Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/livingstone-road-junior-school-e144602) | Academy sponsor led | 7 to 11 | 204 | Report card, January 2026: safeguarding met | 52% met KS2 standard |
| [Longfleet Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/longfleet-church-of-england-primary-school-e142973) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 627 | Standards maintained, March 2025 | 60% met KS2 standard |
| [Malmesbury Park Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/malmesbury-park-primary-school-e142354) | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 693 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | 51% met KS2 standard |
| [Manorside Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/manorside-academy-e141745) | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 413 | Graded inspection, July 2025: no overall grade | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [Merley First School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/merley-first-school-e141794) | Academy converter | 5 to 9 | 292 | Good (overall), November 2023 | – |
| [Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/moordown-st-johns-church-of-england-primary-school-e142435) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 424 | School remains Good, July 2023 | 85% met KS2 standard |
| [Mudeford Community Infants' School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/mudeford-community-infants-school-e113738) | Community school | 4 to 7 | 176 | School remains Good, June 2024 | – |
| [Mudeford Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/mudeford-junior-school-e113740) | Community school | 7 to 11 | 255 | Good (overall), February 2023 | 82% met KS2 standard |
| [Muscliff Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/muscliff-primary-school-e142436) | Academy converter | 5 to 11 | 528 | Good (overall), May 2024 | 70% met KS2 standard |
| [Oakdale Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/oakdale-junior-school-e142975) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 376 | Graded inspection, February 2025: no overall grade | 54% met KS2 standard |
| [Ocean Academy Poole](https://openindex.co.uk/school/ocean-academy-poole-e141089) | Academy sponsor led | 7 to 11 | 325 | School remains Good (Improving), next inspection graded, May 2024 | 68% met KS2 standard |
| [Old Town Infant School and Nursery](https://openindex.co.uk/school/old-town-infant-school-and-nursery-e142971) | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 178 | Improved significantly, March 2025 | – |
| [Pokesdown Community Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pokesdown-community-primary-school-e139453) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 417 | Good (overall), July 2024 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [Queen's Park Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/queens-park-academy-e138860) | Academy sponsor led | 7 to 11 | 479 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade | 75% met KS2 standard |
| [Queen's Park Infant Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/queens-park-infant-academy-e139447) | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 312 | School remains Good, May 2024 | – |
| [Somerford Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/somerford-primary-school-e113736) | Community school | 4 to 11 | 169 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met | 41% met KS2 standard |
| [Springdale First School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/springdale-first-school-e143616) | Academy converter | 5 to 9 | 300 | Graded inspection, October 2024: no overall grade | – |
| [St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-clements-and-st-johns-church-of-england-infant-school-e142102) | Academy converter | 5 to 7 | 177 | School remains Good, April 2023 | – |
| [St James' Church of England Primary Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-james-church-of-england-primary-academy-e140760) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 404 | School remains Good, January 2023 | 68% met KS2 standard |
| [St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-christchurch-e113848) | Voluntary aided school | 5 to 11 | 199 | School remains Good, June 2024 | 74% met KS2 standard |
| [St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-poole-e140767) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 370 | Good (overall), October 2022 | 64% met KS2 standard |
| [St Katharine's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-katharines-church-of-england-primary-school-e113841) | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 435 | Outstanding (overall), June 2024 | 78% met KS2 standard |
| [St Luke's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-lukes-church-of-england-primary-school-e142103) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 392 | Requires improvement (overall), June 2024 | 67% met KS2 standard |
| [St Mark's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-marks-church-of-england-primary-school-e142445) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 418 | Good (overall), October 2023 | 63% met KS2 standard |
| [St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-marys-catholic-primary-school-poole-e140777) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 379 | Standards maintained, November 2024 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| [St Michael's Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-michaels-church-of-england-primary-school-e142446) | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 599 | Graded inspection, October 2024: no overall grade | 67% met KS2 standard |
| [St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-walburgas-catholic-primary-school-e113898) | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 420 | Standards maintained, January 2025 | 98% met KS2 standard |
| [Stanley Green Infant Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/stanley-green-infant-academy-e140527) | Academy converter | 2 to 7 | 213 | School remains Good, February 2023 | – |
| [Stourfield Infant School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/stourfield-infant-school-e138815) | Academy converter | 5 to 7 | 200 | Good (overall), February 2024 | – |
| [Stourfield Junior School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/stourfield-junior-school-e144047) | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 445 | Standards maintained, January 2025 | 73% met KS2 standard |
| [Talbot Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/talbot-primary-school-e144874) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 547 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | 64% met KS2 standard |
| [The Epiphany School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-epiphany-school-e138040) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 417 | School remains Good, November 2023 | 77% met KS2 standard |
| [The Priory Church of England Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-priory-church-of-england-primary-school-e113847) | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 198 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | 62% met KS2 standard |
| [Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/twin-sails-infant-and-nursery-school-e143313) | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 320 | Standards maintained, January 2025 | – |
| [Twynham Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/twynham-primary-school-e142671) | Free schools | 4 to 11 | 215 | Standards maintained, December 2024 | 82% met KS2 standard |
| [Winton Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/winton-primary-school-e142453) | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 840 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 88% met KS2 standard |

### Secondary (22) (22)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted | Results (KS2 2024/25, KS4 2025/26) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Avonbourne Boys' Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/avonbourne-boys-academy-e147467) | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 846 | Outstanding (overall), November 2023 | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| [Avonbourne Girls Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/avonbourne-girls-academy-e138193) | Academy converter | 11 to 19 | 1,160 | Graded inspection, October 2024: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 54.0 |
| [Bournemouth School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bournemouth-school-e137452) | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,320 | Outstanding (overall), February 2024 | Attainment 8: 71.2 |
| [Bournemouth School for Girls](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bournemouth-school-for-girls-e136996) | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,290 | Outstanding (overall), May 2024 | Attainment 8: 72.0 |
| [Broadstone Middle School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/broadstone-middle-school-e141184) | Academy sponsor led | 9 to 13 | 542 | Standards maintained, March 2025 | 55% met KS2 standard |
| [Corfe Hills School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/corfe-hills-school-e136574) | Academy converter | 13 to 18 | 943 | Good (overall), September 2021 | Attainment 8: 44.0 |
| [Glenmoor Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/glenmoor-academy-e140008) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 902 | Standards maintained, December 2024 | Attainment 8: 59.3 |
| [Highcliffe School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/highcliffe-school-e136763) | Academy converter | 11 to 19 | 1,519 | School remains Good, June 2023 | Attainment 8: 48.1 |
| [LeAF Studio](https://openindex.co.uk/school/leaf-studio-e138385) | Studio schools | 13 to 19 | 458 | Graded inspection, September 2024: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| [Magna Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/magna-academy-e139711) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 18 | 938 | Good (overall), March 2023 | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| [Oak Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/oak-academy-e139037) | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 647 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 34.0 |
| [Parkstone Grammar School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/parkstone-grammar-school-e136368) | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,241 | Graded inspection, May 2025: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 67.6 |
| [Poole Grammar School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/poole-grammar-school-e136850) | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,224 | Graded inspection, May 2025: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 70.2 |
| [Poole High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/poole-high-school-e150883) | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,891 | School remains Good, September 2022 | Attainment 8: 48.1 |
| [St Aldhelm's Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-aldhelms-academy-e136206) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 808 | Report card, March 2026: safeguarding met, requires significant improvement | Attainment 8: 35.6 |
| [St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-edwards-roman-catholic-church-of-england-school-poole-e113893) | Voluntary aided school | 11 to 18 | 1,093 | School remains Good, November 2022 | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| [The Bishop of Winchester Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-bishop-of-winchester-academy-e136120) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 18 | 1,162 | Good (overall), February 2023 | Attainment 8: 45.1 |
| [The Bourne Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-bourne-academy-e136125) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 18 | 958 | Standards maintained, February 2025 | Attainment 8: 46.2 |
| [The Cornerstone Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-cornerstone-academy-e139258) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 645 | School remains Good, October 2022 | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| [The Grange School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-grange-school-e141378) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 19 | 429 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| [Twynham School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/twynham-school-e136649) | Academy converter | 11 to 19 | 1,651 | Good (overall), May 2024 | Attainment 8: 48.4 |
| [Winton Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/winton-academy-e140007) | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 902 | School remains Outstanding, May 2024 | Attainment 8: 56.1 |

### All-through (2) (2)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted | Results (KS2 2024/25, KS4 2025/26) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Livingstone Academy Bournemouth](https://openindex.co.uk/school/livingstone-academy-bournemouth-e148590) | Free schools | 4 to 19 | 1,006 | Good (overall), April 2024 | Attainment 8: 44.0 |
| [St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-peters-catholic-comprehensive-school-e137349) | Academy converter | 4 to 18 | 1,967 | Good (overall), September 2023 | 68% met KS2 standard |

### Special (15) (15)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cambian Wing College](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cambian-wing-college-e132082) | Special post 16 institution | 16 to 25 | – | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [Connie Rothman School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/connie-rothman-school-e148069) | Other independent special school | 11 to 21 | 40 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [Futures Autism Unlimited](https://openindex.co.uk/school/futures-autism-unlimited-e150013) | Special post 16 institution | 19 to 25 | – | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [Langside School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/langside-school-e133740) | Non-maintained special school | 2 to 19 | 32 | Standards maintained, May 2025 |
| [Linwood School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/linwood-school-e113961) | Community special school | 2 to 19 | 437 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade |
| [Longspee Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/longspee-academy-e140067) | Academy special converter | 5 to 16 | 106 | Good (overall), May 2024 |
| [Montacute School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/montacute-school-e137286) | Academy special converter | 2 to 18 | 97 | School remains Good, March 2023 |
| [Portfield School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/portfield-school-e113942) | Non-maintained special school | 4 to 19 | 144 | Standards maintained, November 2024 |
| [South West Regional Assessment Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/school/south-west-regional-assessment-centre-e146044) | Special post 16 institution | 16 to 25 | – | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [The Lion Works School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-lion-works-school-e148031) | Other independent special school | 11 to 18 | 55 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [The Stable School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-stable-school-e147198) | Other independent special school | 6 to 16 | 52 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [The White House School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-white-house-school-e149536) | Other independent special school | 6 to 14 | 46 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| [Tregonwell Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/tregonwell-academy-e137998) | Academy special converter | 5 to 16 | 136 | School remains Outstanding, May 2023 |
| [Victoria Education Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/school/victoria-education-centre-e113954) | Non-maintained special school | 3 to 19 | 133 | Standards maintained, November 2024 |
| [Winchelsea School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/winchelsea-school-e113955) | Community special school | 4 to 19 | 248 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met |

### Sixth form and further education (1) (1)

| School | Type | Ages | Latest Ofsted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [The Bournemouth and Poole College](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-bournemouth-and-poole-college-e130652) | Further education | 16 to 99 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |

### Independent (7) (7)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bournemouth-collegiate-preparatory-school-e113929) | Other independent school | 2 to 11 | 238 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [Bournemouth Collegiate School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bournemouth-collegiate-school-e113937) | Other independent school | 11 to 19 | 353 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [Canford School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canford-school-e113922) | Other independent school | 13 to 18 | 650 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [Kings Bournemouth](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kings-bournemouth-e138333) | Other independent school | 14 to 25 | 65 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [Park School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/park-school-e113939) | Other independent school | 0 to 11 | 360 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [St Martin's School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-martins-school-e113940) | Other independent school | 3 to 11 | 70 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| [Talbot Heath School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/talbot-heath-school-e113945) | Other independent school | 2 to 19 | 427 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |

### Pupil referral and alternative provision (2) (2)

| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Christchurch Learning Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/school/christchurch-learning-centre-e134374) | Pupil referral unit | 11 to 16 | 24 | School remains Good, June 2023 |
| [The Quay School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/the-quay-school-e139498) | Academy alternative provision converter | 5 to 18 | 69 | Graded inspection, April 2025: no overall grade |

Ofsted inspects state-funded schools; independent schools and colleges are inspected separately and show no outcome here.

Source: Get Information About Schools (Department for Education), edubasealldata20261015.csv; Ofsted, latest inspections as at 30 September 2026.

## More on this place

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- [Crime](https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/crime) (13)
- [People](https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/people) (24)
- [Deprivation](https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/deprivation) (8)
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- [Economy](https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/economy) (4)
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- [Sources](https://openindex.co.uk/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/sources) (28)

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