Canford Heath Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Poole, South West BH17 8PJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
#131 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1377 of 15,697 nationally
About Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Infant School is a academy primary located in Poole, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 131st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 367; capacity filled 101.9%.
There are 37 schools in Poole; Canford Heath Infant School ranks 4th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canford Heath Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 367
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Canford Heath Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students · 60 m away
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
213 students · 805 m away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,093 students · 864 m away
Haymoor Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students · 975 m away
Magna Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
938 students · 1.1 km away
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students · 1.3 km away
Ad Astra Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
257 students · 1.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
379 students · 1.3 km away
Oakdale Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
376 students · 1.3 km away
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Warberry CofE Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Forest View Primary School
Cinderford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Elm Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Moredon Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Canford Heath Infant School a good school?
Canford Heath Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #131 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canford Heath Infant School rank in South West?
Canford Heath Infant School ranks #131 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1377 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canford Heath Infant School?
Canford Heath Infant School had 367 students in 2025.
Is Canford Heath Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Canford Heath Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Canford Heath Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canford Heath Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.