The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TEACH POOLE
- Head
- Mrs Laurin Palmer (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanford Heath Junior School
Primary · Very close
Longspee School
Special school · Very close
Longspee Academy
Academy · Very close
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Primary · 805m away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary · 864m away
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 975m away
Magna Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Parkstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canford Heath Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Canford Heath Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canford Heath Infant School?
Canford Heath Infant School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canford Heath Infant School take?
Canford Heath Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canford Heath Infant School?
Canford Heath Infant School is in Poole, BH17 8PJ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canford Heath Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Canford Heath Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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