Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 392 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 94% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 18 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
86% good or better · England 89%
79% good or better · England 81%
93% good or better · England 90%
- Independent schools2
100% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
77% good or better · England 82%
Latest inspections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
All latest reports- Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth18 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· very positive tone· Jonathan PaynelowestExpected
- Lollipops Preschool18 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· very positive tone· Immy GunputhlowestStrong
- The Cornerstone Academy16 Sept 2026 ·Academy sponsor led· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· positive tone· Sara Berry, Anna Mills, Matthew Collins +1lowestNeeds attention
- Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school15 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· very positive tone· Jonathan PaynelowestStrong
- Corfe Hills School15 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· mostly positive tone· Lydia Pride, Anna Mills, Helen Kerr +2lowestNeeds attention
- Budwood Limited11 Sept 2026 ·Supported Accommodation· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· mostly positive tone· Linda Bond, Stacey PellowInspection
- lowestExpected
- Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School25 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· positive tone· Immy GunputhlowestExpected
- Little Beans Day Care (Garland) Limited11 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· positive tone· Sarah RobertslowestNeeds attention
- lowestExpected
392 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.