The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TEACH POOLE
- Head
- Mrs Clare Tantrum (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMagna Academy
Secondary · Very close
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 301m away
Montacute School
Special school · 1.1km away
Poole Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Canford Heath Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Canford Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.3km away
Longspee Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ad Astra Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ad Astra Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ad Astra Infant School?
Ad Astra Infant School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ad Astra Infant School take?
Ad Astra Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ad Astra Infant School?
Ad Astra Infant School is in Poole, BH17 8AP, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ad Astra Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Ad Astra Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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