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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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 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.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Requires improvement

Quality 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

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

Livingstone Road Infant School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 3DT

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“Here at Livingstone Road Primary Federation, we recognise the individual needs of each child and aim to provide a happy, stimulating environment where every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Livingstone Road Junior School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 3DX

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 2HF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our Year Six pupils and Miss Wright wrote the school song using 'Life in all its Fullness' and the school's Christian values as an inspiration.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Malmesbury Park Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH8 8LU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Malmesbury Park, our school values of kindness, resilience and respect were carefully chosen through a whole-school process that reflected what matters most to our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Manorside Academy

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 4JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We believe that school values are the compass of how our children here at Manorside make decisions and respond to social interactions effectively and appropriately.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Merley First School

Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH21 1SD

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“At Merley First School, we believe that children thrive when they feel that they belong. We are a nurturing community where we grow, learn, and succeed together.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH9 2SA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School, we believe every child is uniquely created and deeply loved by God.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Mudeford Community Infants' School

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 3HH

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“We actively promote the joy of friendship, play, smiles and laughter combined with creating an inner willingness to achieve. Each learner leaves us with a wealth of knowledge, skills and understanding that prepares them for the next stage of their learning pathway.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Mudeford Junior School

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 3HP

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Muscliff Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH8 0AB

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We have the responsibility for preparing children for life, both academically and as moral agents in society. We believe that in order to become capable, moral citizens, children need to be provided with opportunities to learn moral values.”

PrimarySince 1997Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Oakdale Junior School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 3JR

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At Oakdale Junior School, our ethos is based on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, safe and empowered to thrive. Guided by our values, we promote respect and kindness in all that we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good