Bournemouth primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, 97% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally, while 24% achieve the higher standard—nearly triple the England average of 8%. St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Winton Primary School, Bournemouth, and Avonwood Primary School are among the highest-performing options. With 35 schools serving Bournemouth, families across Winton, Boscombe, Southbourne, and Westbourne have extensive choice in this coastal town known for its family-friendly character. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #17 | King's Park Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
| #25 | Bethany Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Talbot Heath School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Girls | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Malmesbury Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Castle Court School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | Christian | 6.4/10Developing |
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Hill View Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Kinson Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #22 | Kingsleigh Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #26 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #10 | Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | The Epiphany School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Avonwood Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #11 | St James' Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Pokesdown Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Queen's Park Academy, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| N/A | Queen's Park Infant Academy | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Park School, Bournemouth | Independent | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Primary • 0-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #9 | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Stourfield Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Stourfield Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • All-through • 4-18 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Muscliff Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Elm Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Jewell Academy Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Heathlands Primary Academy, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Martin's School, Bournemouth | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Winton Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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