Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West (2025)
97 schools · 52,937 students · 79 academy, 11 local authority, 7 independent · median Pupils on roll 420.
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Ranked schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 199Springdale First SchoolBroadstone · Academy Primary– · 300 students
- 296St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 396Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,320 students
- 495Poole Grammar SchoolPoole · Academy Secondary70.2 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
- 595Parkstone Grammar SchoolPoole · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,241 students
- 694Lilliput Church of England Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 343 students
- 794Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth · Academy Secondary72.2 Attainment 8 · 1,290 students
- 892Avonwood Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 991Winton Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 840 students
- 1091Talbot Heath SchoolBournemouth · Independent All-through61.3 Attainment 8 · 427 students
- 1186Twynham Primary SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 1285Canford Heath Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 367 students
- 1385Glenmoor AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary60.7 Attainment 8 · 902 students
- 1485Christchurch Infant SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary– · 285 students
- 1585Winton AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary55.4 Attainment 8 · 902 students
- 1683Moordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 1782St Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 1882Broadstone First SchoolBroadstone · Academy Primary– · 305 students
- 1982Merley First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 292 students
- 2080Mudeford Junior SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 2179Mudeford Community Infants' SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary– · 176 students
- 2278The Epiphany SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2378Twynham SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,651 students
- 2476Stourfield Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 200 students
- 2576Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 718 students
- 2675Stourfield Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 2774Queen's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 2870Poole High SchoolPoole · Academy Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,891 students
- 2970Elm AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 3070Courthill Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 354 students
- 3169Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 3268St James' Church of England Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 3368St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChristchurchChristchurch · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 3467St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 599 students
- 3566Avonbourne Girls AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,160 students
- 3666Christchurch Junior SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 3766Muscliff Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 528 students
- 3865St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolBournemouth · Academy All-through47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,967 students
- 3963Highcliffe SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,519 students
- 4063The Bishop of Winchester AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary49.6 Attainment 8 · 1,162 students
- 4163Canford Heath Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 489 students
- 4263Avonbourne Boys' AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 846 students
- 4361Ad Astra Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 257 students
- 4461Twin Sails Infant and Nursery SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 320 students
- 4560St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, PoolePoole · Local authority Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,093 students
- 4660Ocean Academy PoolePoole · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 4758Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolPoole · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 603 students
- 4856Corfe Hills SchoolBroadstone · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 943 students
- 4955St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 5054Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 5154Livingstone Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy All-through26.1% Free school meals · 1,006 students
- 5254St Mary's Catholic Primary School, PoolePoole · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 379 students
- 5354Haymoor Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 5453Stanley Green Infant AcademyPoole · Academy Primary– · 213 students
- 5552Longfleet Church of England Primary SchoolPoole · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 627 students
- 5652Talbot Primary SchoolPoole · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 547 students
- 5751Highcliffe St Mark Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 5851Queen's Park Infant AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 312 students
- 5950The Priory Church of England Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 6048Magna AcademyPoole · Academy Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 938 students
- 6148Kinson AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 6248St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PoolePoole · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 6347Manorside AcademyPoole · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 6447St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 392 students
- 6544Hillbourne Primary SchoolPoole · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 6643Kingsleigh Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 779 students
- 6742King's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 572 students
- 6842Jewell Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 6941Broadstone Middle SchoolBroadstone · Academy Secondary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 542 students
- 7041Oakdale Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 376 students
- 7141Livingstone Road Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 199 students
- 7238The Bourne AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 958 students
- 7337LeAF StudioBournemouth · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 458 students
- 7437Heatherlands Primary SchoolPoole · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 616 students
- 7535Burton Church of England Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 258 students
- 7633Hill View Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
- 7732The Cornerstone AcademyPoole · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 645 students
- 7827Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 693 students
- 7927Hamworthy Park Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
- 8026Bearwood Primary and Nursery SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 8124Bayside AcademyPOOLE · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 8223Livingstone Road Junior SchoolPoole · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 8323Canford SchoolWimborne · Independent Secondary26.8 Attainment 8 · 650 students
- 8421Old Town Infant School and NurseryPoole · Academy Primary– · 178 students
- 8521The Grange SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary36.3 Attainment 8 · 429 students
- 8620St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 177 students
- 8718Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolBournemouth · Independent Secondary29.6 Attainment 8 · 353 students
- 8816Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 8915St Aldhelm's AcademyPoole · Academy Secondary33.6 Attainment 8 · 808 students
- 9012Oak AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary32.5 Attainment 8 · 647 students
- 9112Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 9211Kings BournemouthBournemouth · Independent Secondary3.4 Attainment 8 · 65 students
- 9310Somerford Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 946Heathlands Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springdale First School Broadstone · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | – | 300 |
| 2 | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 96.4 Top 5% | 98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 3 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 4 | Poole Grammar School Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 70.2 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 5 | Parkstone Grammar School Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 6 | Lilliput Church of England Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | – | 343 |
| 7 | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.8 Top 5% | 72.2 Attainment 8 | 1,290 |
| 8 | Avonwood Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 9 | Winton Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 840 |
| 10 | Talbot Heath School Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 91.0 Top 10% | 61.3 Attainment 8 | 427 |
| 11 | Twynham Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.3 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 12 | Canford Heath Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 367 |
| 13 | Glenmoor Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 85.2 Top 25% | 60.7 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 14 | Christchurch Infant School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 84.9 Top 10% | – | 285 |
| 15 | Winton Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 84.5 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 16 | Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.5 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 17 | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 18 | Broadstone First School Broadstone · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | – | 305 |
| 19 | Merley First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 81.5 Top 25% | – | 292 |
| 20 | Mudeford Junior School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 79.9 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 21 | Mudeford Community Infants' School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 78.6 Top 25% | – | 176 |
| 22 | The Epiphany School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 23 | Twynham School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,651 |
| 24 | Stourfield Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 200 |
| 25 | Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 718 |
| 26 | Stourfield Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 27 | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 74.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 28 | Poole High School Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,891 |
| 29 | Elm Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 30 | Courthill Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | – | 354 |
| 31 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 32 | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 33 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 67.9 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 34 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 599 |
| 35 | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,160 |
| 36 | Christchurch Junior School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 66.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 37 | Muscliff Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 65.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 528 |
| 38 | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,967 |
| 39 | Highcliffe School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 63.3 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,519 |
| 40 | The Bishop of Winchester Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 1,162 |
| 41 | Canford Heath Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 62.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 489 |
| 42 | Avonbourne Boys' Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 43 | Ad Astra Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 257 |
| 44 | Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Poole · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 320 |
| 45 | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 60.4 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 46 | Ocean Academy Poole Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 47 | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Poole · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 603 |
| 48 | Corfe Hills School Broadstone · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 943 |
| 49 | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 50 | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 51 | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 26.1% Free school meals | 1,006 |
| 52 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 379 |
| 53 | Haymoor Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 54 | Stanley Green Infant Academy Poole · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | – | 213 |
| 55 | Longfleet Church of England Primary School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 627 |
| 56 | Talbot Primary School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.6 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
| 57 | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.2 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 58 | Queen's Park Infant Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 312 |
| 59 | The Priory Church of England Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 60 | Magna Academy Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.4 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 938 |
| 61 | Kinson Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 62 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 63 | Manorside Academy Poole · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.2 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 64 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 392 |
| 65 | Hillbourne Primary School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.4 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 66 | Kingsleigh Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 779 |
| 67 | King's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 572 |
| 68 | Jewell Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 69 | Broadstone Middle School Broadstone · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 542 |
| 70 | Oakdale Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 376 |
| 71 | Livingstone Road Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | – | 199 |
| 72 | The Bourne Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 958 |
| 73 | LeAF Studio Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 458 |
| 74 | Heatherlands Primary School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 616 |
| 75 | Burton Church of England Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 258 |
| 76 | Hill View Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 77 | The Cornerstone Academy Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 645 |
| 78 | Malmesbury Park Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 693 |
| 79 | Hamworthy Park Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 80 | Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 26.0 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 81 | Bayside Academy POOLE · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 82 | Livingstone Road Junior School Poole · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 83 | Canford School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Independent | 22.6 Lower 50% | 26.8 Attainment 8 | 650 |
| 84 | Old Town Infant School and Nursery Poole · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 21.4 Lower 50% | – | 178 |
| 85 | The Grange School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 429 |
| 86 | St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | – | 177 |
| 87 | Bournemouth Collegiate School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 18.4 Lower 50% | 29.6 Attainment 8 | 353 |
| 88 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.6 Lower 50% | 15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 89 | St Aldhelm's Academy Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.5 Lower 50% | 33.6 Attainment 8 | 808 |
| 90 | Oak Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.8 Lower 50% | 32.5 Attainment 8 | 647 |
| 91 | Bethany Church of England Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 11.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 92 | Kings Bournemouth Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 14–25 | Independent | 11.2 Lower 50% | 3.4 Attainment 8 | 65 |
| 93 | Somerford Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 9.6 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 94 | Heathlands Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.2 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
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What is the best school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Springdale First School is the highest-ranked school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with a Success Index (England) of 98.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 97 schools (69 primary, 25 secondary, 3 all-through) educating 52,937 students in 2025.
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The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.