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Council: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Poole Grammar School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH17 9JU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Character education is a key part of education at Poole Grammar School. It identifies the development of ethical, civic, and personal virtues to support students in becoming responsible and flourishing individuals.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Poole High School

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 2BW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We understand that education works best when school and families work together, and we really value that partnership.”

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Ofsted: Good

Queen's Park Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH8 9PU

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At Queen's Park Academy, ensuring children are ready for the next steps in their education and developing their character is just as important as supporting them in making excellent academic progress.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Queen's Park Infant Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH8 9PU

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“At Queen's Park Infant Academy we know that every child is an individual with unique talents and we aim to foster these. We teach our children to take proactive responsibility for thinking about their own learning and thinking about how to learn together.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Somerford Primary School

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 3AS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Somerford Primary school is an exciting and fun primary school for children aged 4 to 11. We are a community school with a commitment to raising standards and meeting the needs of all our learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Springdale First School

Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH18 9BW

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“We are a community school located in Broadstone, Dorset teaching children from Reception -Year 4 (age 4+ to 9+). Enabling children to flourish as confident, independent learners is central to all that we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

St Aldhelm's Academy

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 4HS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At St Aldhelm's, we proudly serve our local community, with the aim of ensuring our students enjoy school, receive an excellent education and are given all the tools to develop into confident, ambitious young people who will go on to have fulfilling lives.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on recordCategory of concern

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH1 4DZ

Year 1 - Year 2 (ages 5-7)

“Our Mission, Vision and Values are anchored on The Bible story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. And if you would like to learn more about Spirituality at St Clement's & St John's - please read below:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 3HY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH7 6DW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St. James’, we pride ourselves in nurturing the spirituality of everyone in the school community. All children have an inborn spirituality. However, if spirituality is not nurtured, it can wither. Spirituality is not the same as religious faith but it is the bedrock on which faith is founded.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH23 3DA

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At St Joseph's, we want the children to be excited about coming to school. We believe that all children deserve an engaging learning experience, supportive pastoral care and a learning environment that inspires them. We take great pride in our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH12 4DZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“To support us in these aims we are very fortunate to have a strong link with St Joseph's church and Our Lady of Fatima church and to be a part of Plymouth CAST, a Multi - Academy Trust, which links Catholic schools across the Diocese of Plymouth.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH6 4NA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision is grounded in the Christian faith and reaches out to all our community. Our values of Grace, Integrity and Aspiration are well-embedded, as are our ‘Powerful Learning Attributes’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH9 1LG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Luke’s, we live by our vision of 'live life in all its fullness' which is rooted in the teachings of the bible. This particular passage being from John 10:10. This vision is lived out, throughout the school community, through our values of LOVE, COURAGE and HOPE.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH10 4JA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Mark’s we offer a broad and balanced curriculum where we value music, sports and the arts alongside the core subjects of Religious Education, English, maths, science. We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities, as well as wraparound care from 07:30-17:30 Monday to Friday.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 3QQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Mary's, we are a joyful and caring Catholic school where we learn and grow together in the light of Christ.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH2 5LH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Like a lighthouse, St Michael’s is a beacon of safety and stability. It takes courage to learn and remember knowledge, develop new skills and allow your own light to shine in the world. We respect our differences and know that working peacefully together allows our lights to shine more brightly.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH6 4AH

Reception - Year 13 (ages 4-18)

“The roots of the school are the long tradition of De La Salle education at St Peter’s since 1947 and of the Jesuits before them.”

All-throughEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH9 3BY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St Walburga’s is a Catholic school. The teaching and practice of the Catholic faith lies at the heart of all we do in school – it is the basis of our school ethos and curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Stanley Green Infant Academy

Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH15 3AA

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good