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 8%. 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, with 96% of schools rated Good or Outstanding—above the England average of 90%. With 30 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Canford Heath Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Haymoor Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Ad Astra Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Canford Heath Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Hamworthy Park Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Lilliput Church of England Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Longfleet Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lytchett Matravers Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Oakdale Junior School, Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | Hillbourne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Stanley Green Infant Academy | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Old Town Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #6 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #7 | Ocean Academy Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Manorside Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #15 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #16 | Livingstone Road Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | Heatherlands Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Courthill Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Livingstone Road Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Bayside Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Upton Junior School, Poole | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Upton Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Yarrells Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Talbot Primary School, Poole | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
