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  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Poole Area

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

Top Primary Schools in Poole

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State · Primary
#1POOLE
#2,715England

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8UL
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
721 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
Church of England
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2POOLE
#3,842England

Canford Heath Junior School

Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
474 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3POOLE
#4,483England

Talbot Primary School, Poole

Talbot Drive, Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5ED
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
587 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 175 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4POOLE
#4,852England

Lytchett Matravers Primary School

Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6DY
Dorset council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
432 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 116 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5POOLE
#6,538England

Haymoor Junior School

Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8WG
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
364 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6POOLE
#7,241England

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Devon Road, Poole, BH15 3QQ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
402 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School42 offers / 104 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7POOLE
#7,867England

Ocean Academy Poole

Constitution Hill Road, Poole, BH14 0PZ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
326 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8POOLE
#8,257England

Manorside Academy

Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4JG
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
402 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School56 offers / 101 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9POOLE
#8,490England

Oakdale Junior School, Poole

School Lane, Poole, BH15 3JR
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
399 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Poole

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Neighbourhoods in Poole

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Canford Heath Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5Haymoor Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ACanford Heath Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AAd Astra Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Canford Heath Junior School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Haymoor Junior School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Canford Heath Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Ad Astra Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Hamworthy Park Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ATwin Sails Infant and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hamworthy Park Junior School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lilliput is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole 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/ALilliput Church of England Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Lilliput Church of England Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Longfleet Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Longfleet Church of England Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Lytchett Matravers Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lytchett Matravers Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Oakdale Junior School, PooleStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Hillbourne Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AStanley Green Infant AcademyStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oakdale Junior School, Poole#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Hillbourne Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Stanley Green Infant AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Old Town is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole 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/AOld Town Infant School and NurseryStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Old Town Infant School and NurseryN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#6St Mary's Catholic Primary School, PooleStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#7Ocean Academy PooleStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8Manorside AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#15St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PooleStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#16Livingstone Road Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#17Heatherlands Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ACourthill Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ALivingstone Road Infant SchoolStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABournemouth Collegiate Preparatory SchoolIndependentPrimary2-11 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Ocean Academy Poole#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Manorside Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Livingstone Road Junior School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Heatherlands Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Courthill Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Livingstone Road Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Bayside AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bayside Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Upton Junior School, PooleStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AUpton Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AYarrells Preparatory SchoolIndependentPrimary2-13 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Upton Junior School, Poole#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Upton Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Yarrells Preparatory SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-13 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Talbot Primary School, PooleStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Talbot Primary School, Poole#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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