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Council: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Corfe Hills School

Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH18 9BG

Year 9 - Year 13 (ages 13-18)

“At Corfe Hills School we are passionate about excellence in learning.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH5 2BX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our Mission Statement is very familiar to all our children. It underpins all the decisions made and reflects the ethos by which we live. We recognise that every child in our care is unique with their own special gifts.”

PrimaryEstablished

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No rating on record

Courthill Infant School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH14 9HL

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“At Courthill, our core values are Courage, Curiosity, Responsibility and Kindness. They guide us to help us make a positive contribution to our school, families and wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Elm Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH11 9JN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Elm Academy, we believe every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our ethos is rooted in our values of enjoyment, potential, inclusivity and community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Glenmoor Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH10 4EX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Glenmoor & Winton Academies has a thriving online community where we share news, events and stories from our students. Follow us on Instagram and find out why we are so proud of our academies. @glenmoorandwinton”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedNo rating on record

Hamworthy Park Junior School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 4DG

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“We want our children to leave us feeling as confident individuals, ready for the next stage of their education, inspired by the opportunities that their adult life will bring.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Haymoor Junior School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH17 8WG

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Haymoor Junior School is a successful and high achieving school, where children always come first. We are proud to be an inclusive school and a Gold level Rights’ Respecting School, which nurtures and values the whole child.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Heatherlands Primary School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 2BG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Heatherlands, we believe that every child deserves the best education and therefore we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school from the early years to Year 6.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Heathlands Primary Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH11 8HB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Although part of the same single family, every school in CLP is different and unique and those differences are greatly valued. Each school has its own identify and values which express the local communities that they serve.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Highcliffe School

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 4QD

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 5AZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Rooted in our Christian values of respect, courage and compassion, our curriculum is designed to unlock the potential of every child.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Hill View Primary Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH10 5BD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Learning with us is exciting, interesting and fun. We provide a curriculum where children learn through projects and experiences.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Hillbourne Primary School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH17 7HX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Hillbourne Primary School is a happy and inclusive school for children aged 4-11 years old located in Poole, Dorset. We strongly believe in working together as a team and welcome all children and their families to become part of our school community.”

PrimarySince 2006Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Jewell Academy Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH8 0LT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

““Jewell Academy provides high quality education in an environment where pupils feel valued and inspired with new, rich, and challenging learning opportunities. Teachers have high standards for both pupils’ learning and behaviour.””

PrimarySince 2013Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

King's Park Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH1 4NB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We strive to make learning engaging, and we endeavour to provide as many ‘real-life’ learning experiences as possible – making learning exciting, interesting and purposeful.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Kingsleigh Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH10 5HT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Kingsleigh Primary School is a community where all are welcomed, valued and heard. Feeling safe and happy are at the heart of what we do to ensure we succeed as life-long learners. We embrace individual qualities to ensure Kingsleigh is a community ‘where everyone can be great’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Kinson Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH11 9DG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are an outstanding, values-based school at the heart of our community, striving for excellence, enabling our children to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum.”

PrimarySince 2019Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

LeAF Studio

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH11 9JW

“LEAF Studio actively promotes and develops individual excellence and outstanding collaboration for all its students across the whole curriculum.”

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Lilliput Church of England Infant School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH14 8JX

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“At Lilliput, we are unapologetically ambitious for every child. We know that a high-quality education has the power to transform life chances, open doors and create opportunities. Our curriculum is therefore rich, ambitious and academically rigorous, with high expectations for all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Linwood School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH9 1AJ

“For us, every child and young person truly matters, and we understand that every moment of every day counts in improving life experiences and outcomes of our students.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding