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Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

  • 100State-funded schools
  • 66Primary
  • 24Secondary
  • 8Special
  • South WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
86%
3 pts above England (84%)
3,624 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
92%
close to England (92%)
3,148 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.7
0.5 above England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
86%got their first choice
3 pts above England (84%)

3,624 applicants · 3.1% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 86%; England 84%
  2. 2025 86%; England 84%
  3. 2024 83%; England 83%
  4. 2023 81%; England 83%
  5. 2022 79%; England 83%
  6. 2021 74%; England 81%
  7. 2020 78%; England 82%
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,62486.4%96.1%3.1%
Sep 20253,66985.9%95.9%3.5%
Sep 20243,80083.1%95.1%4.2%
Sep 20233,89981.2%93.5%5.8%
Sep 20223,85679.1%91.4%7.4%
Sep 20213,74574.3%90.4%8.5%
Sep 20203,69677.9%91.4%8.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
92%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

3,148 applicants · 0.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 92%; England 92%
  2. 2025 89%; England 93%
  3. 2024 94%; England 93%
  4. 2023 94%; England 92%
  5. 2022 94%; England 92%
  6. 2021 91%; England 92%
  7. 2020 87%; England 90%
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,14892.2%99.0%0.7%
Sep 20253,46989.0%96.9%2.4%
Sep 20243,41494.3%99.0%0.8%
Sep 20233,44593.6%99.1%0.8%
Sep 20223,57994.4%99.1%0.8%
Sep 20213,71491.5%98.0%1.7%
Sep 20203,92487.4%97.0%3.0%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 15 schools of 100 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (11)
  • Post-16 provision (2)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 67 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding9
  • Good56
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 18 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education4122–
Behaviour and attitudes612––
Personal development99––
Leadership and management5112–

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Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

24 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Faith Remains Good2022 4.1 applications per place 46.7 14%
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Good2024 3.7 applications per place 44.0 26%
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Faith Good2023 3.7 applications per place 49.2 14%
The Bourne Academy Standards maintained2025 3.5 applications per place 46.2 37%
Magna Academy Good2023 3.5 applications per place 45.2 25%
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Faith Good2023 3.2 applications per place 45.1 24%
Winton Academy Remains Outstanding2024 3.2 applications per place 56.1 19%
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Outstanding2023 3.1 applications per place 47.4 28%
Twynham School Good2024 3.1 applications per place 48.4 19%
Glenmoor Academy Standards maintained2024 3.0 applications per place 59.3 23%
Poole High School Remains Good2022 2.7 applications per place 48.1 22%
Avonbourne Girls Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.7 applications per place 54.0 24%
The Grange School 2026 2.7 applications per place 39.8 44%
Poole Grammar School Selective Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 70.2 6%
Bournemouth School for Girls Selective Outstanding2024 2.2 applications per place 72.0 7%
Bournemouth School Selective Outstanding2024 2.2 applications per place 71.2 7%
Highcliffe School Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 48.1 16%
Parkstone Grammar School Selective Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 67.6 7%
Oak Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.8 applications per place 34.0 48%
The Cornerstone Academy Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place 46.7 40%
St Aldhelm's Academy Requires significant improvement 2026 1.2 applications per place 35.6 45%
Broadstone Middle School Standards maintained2025 no data – 19%
Corfe Hills School Good2021 no data 44.0 17%
LeAF Studio Graded · no overall grade2024 no data 36.1 29%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

66 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
The Priory Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 5.5 applications per place 62% 6%
Avonwood Primary School Outstanding2024 5.2 applications per place 84% 9%
Twynham Primary School Standards maintained2024 4.2 applications per place 82% 13%
St James' Church of England Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 4.2 applications per place 68% 17%
Kinson Academy Good2022 4.0 applications per place 65% 41%
Broadstone First School Good2023 3.7 applications per place – 10%
Springdale First School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.5 applications per place – 3%
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 3.5 applications per place 85% 14%
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.3 applications per place 98% 9%
Stanley Green Infant Academy Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place – 19%
Pokesdown Community Primary School Good2024 3.2 applications per place 58% 17%
Winton Primary School Remains Good2024 3.1 applications per place 88% 14%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Faith Standards maintained2024 3.1 applications per place 58% 11%
Queen's Park Infant Academy Remains Good2024 3.1 applications per place – 20%
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Standards maintained2025 3.0 applications per place 46% 24%
Heathlands Primary Academy Good2022 3.0small intake applications per place 38% 70%
The Epiphany School Faith Remains Good2023 3.0 applications per place 77% 4%
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.9 applications per place 63% 10%
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Faith Remains Good2023 2.9 applications per place – 39%
Hill View Primary Academy Remains Good2024 2.8 applications per place 54% 17%
Courthill Infant School Good2023 2.8 applications per place – 14%
Muscliff Primary School Good2024 2.8 applications per place 70% 20%
Heatherlands Primary School Remains Good2022 2.8 applications per place 58% 29%
Somerford Primary School 2026 2.8small intake applications per place 41% 47%
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 2.6 applications per place 67% 14%
Malmesbury Park Primary School 2026 2.6 applications per place 51% 22%
Jewell Academy Bournemouth Graded · no overall grade2025 2.6 applications per place 57% 26%
St Luke's Church of England Primary School Faith Requires improvement2024 2.6 applications per place 67% 30%
Talbot Primary School 2026 2.6 applications per place 64% 23%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Faith Good2022 2.5 applications per place 64% 25%
Old Town Infant School and Nursery Improved significantly2025 2.5 applications per place – 37%
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 2.4 applications per place 78% 6%
Livingstone Road Infant School 2026 2.4 applications per place – 25%
Ad Astra Infant School 2026 2.3 applications per place – 17%
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 2.3 applications per place 66% 15%
King's Park Academy Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 56% 29%
Longfleet Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 2.3 applications per place 60% 15%
Canford Heath Infant School Outstanding2023 2.3 applications per place – 9%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Faith Remains Good2024 2.3 applications per place 74% 32%
Lilliput Church of England Infant School Faith Good2023 2.3 applications per place – 6%
Mudeford Community Infants' School Remains Good2024 2.2 applications per place – 11%
Stourfield Infant School Good2024 2.2 applications per place – 12%
Christchurch Infant School 2026 2.2 applications per place – 9%
Burton Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 2.1 applications per place 53% 16%
Kingsleigh Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.1 applications per place 58% 37%
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Faith Requires improvement2024 2.0 applications per place 58% 6%
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 15% 18%
Hillbourne Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 70% 42%
Merley First School Good2023 2.0 applications per place – 10%
Elm Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 77% 36%
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 1.7 applications per place 67% 15%
Manorside Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 58% 33%
Bayside Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 60% 52%
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2025 1.5 applications per place – 17%
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Faith Standards maintained2025 no data 73% 12%
Bethany Church of England Junior School Faith 2026 no data 35% 46%
Canford Heath Junior School Remains Good2023 no data 71% 22%
Christchurch Junior School Remains Good2022 no data 70% 16%
Hamworthy Park Junior School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 50% 29%
Haymoor Junior School Remains Good2023 no data 64% 27%
Livingstone Road Junior School 2026 no data 52% 33%
Mudeford Junior School Good2023 no data 82% 20%
Oakdale Junior School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 54% 36%
Ocean Academy Poole Remains Good · improving2024 no data 68% 30%
Queen's Park Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 75% 14%
Stourfield Junior School Standards maintained2025 no data 73% 17%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

10 schools