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2025 Best Primary Schools in Bournemouth Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Bournemouth. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Bournemouth

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State · Primary
#1BOURNEMOUTH
#323England

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 3BY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
417 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 200 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2BOURNEMOUTH
#517England

Winton Primary School, Bournemouth

Oswald Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2TG
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
837 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School117 offers / 329 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3BOURNEMOUTH
#1,230England

Avonwood Primary School

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NB
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
515 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School58 offers / 321 applications
Subscription: 5.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4BOURNEMOUTH
#1,350England

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth

Talbot Village, Bournemouth, BH10 4JA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
414 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 149 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5BOURNEMOUTH
#1,533England

St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4NA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
437 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 114 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6BOURNEMOUTH
#1,767England

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth

St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 2BX
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
432 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School58 offers / 114 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7BOURNEMOUTH
#2,426England

Muscliff Primary School

Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, BH8 0AB
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
579 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School58 offers / 154 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8BOURNEMOUTH
#5,035England

Queen's Park Academy, Bournemouth

East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PU
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
481 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#9BOURNEMOUTH
#5,506England

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,927 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 122 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School171 offers / 455 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
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Map of Primary Schools in Bournemouth

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in Bournemouth. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Bournemouth

Bearwood is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Bearwood Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Boscombe is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#17King's Park AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ASt Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolStatePrimary5-7 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
King's Park Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Bethany Church of England Junior School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Branksome is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ATalbot Heath SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Talbot Heath SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Charminster is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Malmesbury Park Primary School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Corfe Mullen is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACastle Court SchoolIndependentPrimary2-13 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Castle Court SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-13 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ensbury Park is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Hill View Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hill View Primary School, Bournemouth#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kinson is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Kinson AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#22Kingsleigh Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#26Christ The King Catholic Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Kinson Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Kingsleigh Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Moordown is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#10Moordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Muscliff is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21The Epiphany SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Epiphany School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Pokesdown is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Avonwood Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#11St James' Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#13Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Avonwood Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St James' Church of England Primary Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Pokesdown Community Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Queen's Park is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Queen's Park Academy, BournemouthStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AQueen's Park Infant AcademyStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen's Park Academy, Bournemouth#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Queen's Park Infant AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Queens Park is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/APark School, BournemouthIndependentPrimary0-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Park School, BournemouthN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 0-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Southbourne is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#9St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#14Stourfield Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AStourfield Infant SchoolStatePrimary5-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School#9
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Stourfield Junior School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Stourfield Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Talbot Village is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4St Mark's Church of England Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Throop is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Muscliff Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#15Elm AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Muscliff Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Elm Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALivingstone Academy BournemouthStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Livingstone Academy BournemouthN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Townsend is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Jewell Academy BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Jewell Academy Bournemouth#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wallisdown is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Heathlands Primary Academy, BournemouthStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Heathlands Primary Academy, Bournemouth#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Westbourne is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12St Michael's Church of England Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ASt Martin's School, BournemouthIndependentPrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Martin's School, BournemouthN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Winton is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Winton Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#24St Luke's Church of England Primary School, BournemouthStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
N/ATalbot House SchoolIndependentPrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Winton Primary School, Bournemouth#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Talbot House SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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