“schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole”

Jolliffe Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2HF · Part of Coastal Learning Partnership

Information about this school

 The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust of primary schools in Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.  The school has a Christian character. It is part of the Diocese of Salisbury. The last section 48 inspection was on 26 September 2022. The next section 48 inspection will usually take place up to five years after this time.  A breakfast and after-school club operate on site under the management of the school.  The school uses four unregistered alternative provisions for some of its pupils.

170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP

Information about this school

 The proprietor body is ARC Schools Ltd. Since the last inspection, a new chair of the board has been appointed.  The school is located at 170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset BH21 3AP.  It provides education for pupils with moderate and severe learning difficulties, alongside pupils with autism. All pupils have education, health and care plans.  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset and Hampshire local authorities commission places for pupils at the school.  The school does not use alternative provision.  The previous standard inspection was in April 2024.

Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA · Part of Aspirations Academies Trust

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Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA

Information about this school

 St Martin’s is a non-selective, co-educational, independent day school situated in Bournemouth.  There are 86 pupils on roll between the ages of four and 11 years.  The school was founded in 1914 as a Church of England primary school. Pupils from all denominations are admitted.  The school aims to create an environment where children are respected, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.  Almost all of the pupils are British. There is a small number of pupils for whom English is a second language. 28 pupils speak English either as an additional language or have an additional language spoken at home  There are no pupils with a statement of special educational needs.  The school is governed by proprietors. The current headteacher was appointed in January 2014 and has operational responsibility for the school. The school was last inspected in June 2008.

Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN · Part of United Learning Trust

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Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY

Information about the school

Bournemouth School is a larger than average boys’ secondary school. It became an academy on 1 September 2011 and made some changes to its senior management team at this time. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. There is a smaller-than-average percentage of students from minority ethnic groups and most speak English as their first language. The school has a well below average proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB · Part of United Learning Trust

School details

Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX

Description of the school

This large primary school draws pupils predominantly from Catholic families living in the east of Bournemouth and the surrounding area. The proportion of pupils who have learning difficulties or disabilities is average. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds, although the number speaking English as an additional language is slightly above average. Children's attainment on entry is similar to that in most schools. The school is on a split site. Reception and Year 1 pupils are in a small annex within a short walking distance from the main school. There have recently been substantial building improvements to the main school. The school's national awards are the Healthy Schools Award, Football Association Charter, Anti Bullying Award and Investors in People.

East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU · Part of Coastal Learning Partnership

School details

Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ · Part of United Learning Trust

Information about this school

statement of special educational needs. This is above the national average.  Almost half the students are eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for those who are looked after and those known to be eligible for free school meals. This is almost twice the national average.  A very small number of students receive part of their education at Bournemouth and Poole College.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress by the end of Key Stage 4.  The school receives significant support from United Learning.

170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP

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Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD

Information about this school

Therefore, all judgements for sixth-form students are contained in the main body of the report.  The number and age of students on roll varies throughout the year because the number, type and length of courses on offer differs throughout the year. Students are from a wide range of countries around the world.  There are no disadvantaged students. There are no students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. No students have an education, health and care plan.  The school operates from three buildings. Two are close to each other in a residential area of Bournemouth. The other is in central Bournemouth. The school uses other local facilities, including public sports facilities and a local church hall. The school does not use any alternative off-site providers.

Green Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QB · Part of Coastal Learning Partnership

School details

Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA

Information about the school

St Martin’s is a co-educational independent day school in Bournemouth. There are 93 pupils on roll between the ages of 4 and 11 years. The school was founded in 1914 as a Church of England primary school although pupils from all denominations are admitted. The school aims to ensure that pupils grow up in a friendly supportive environment. It has a good record of its pupils passing selection tests to local grammar schools and gaining entry or scholarships to independent secondary schools. The school’s self-evaluation is thorough and accurately identifies its own strengths. The school was last inspected in November 2003.

12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ

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Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG · Part of Initio Learning Trust

Information about this school

 The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 11.  A small number of pupils attend alternative provision, including medical provision, at different institutions. These include The Dorchester Learning Centre, The Forum Centre and The Quay School. Some students also attend Bournemouth and Poole College.  The school does not currently have a school improvement partner. Previously, the school improvement partner worked with the school during the 2016/17 academic year. For a short time this academic year, leaders worked with a representative of the United Learning multi-academy trust.

Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD

School details

Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Talbot Village, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4JA

Information about this school

 The school is a standalone academy converter. It is part of Bringing Schools Together Ltd which is an umbrella trust working in partnership with four other schools in Bournemouth.  Since the previous inspection, there have been significant staffing changes in leadership roles. The current headteacher and deputy headteacher took up their posts in September 2021.  The school is part of the Diocese of Salisbury. When the school had its last section 48 inspection in March 2018, it was judged to be outstanding.  The school uses one unregistered alternative provider.

Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF · Part of Twynham Learning

School details

Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD

About this inspection

Kings Bournemouth is one of a group of schools owned and operated by Prime Education and Training under the Kings Education brand. It offers international students education and preparation for university entrance in the UK and the United States of America. A number of students from the UK attend to study GCSE or A-Level courses.