Poole primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 20% achieve the higher standard, well above England's 82%. Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Canford Heath Junior School, and Talbot Primary School, Poole are among the highest-performing options, 96% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding—above the England average of 90%. With 29 schools serving Poole, families across Canford Heath, Parkstone, and Broadstone have extensive choice in this coastal town. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Canford Heath Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| #5 | Haymoor Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Ad Astra Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Canford Heath Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Hamworthy Park Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Lilliput Church of England Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Longfleet Church of England Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lytchett Matravers Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Oakdale Junior School, Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Hillbourne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Stanley Green Infant Academy | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Old Town Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #6 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Ocean Academy Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #8 | Manorside Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.6/10Good |
| #16 | Livingstone Road Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Heatherlands Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Christian | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Courthill Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Livingstone Road Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Bayside Academy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Upton Junior School, Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Upton Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Yarrells Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Talbot Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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