The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TEACH POOLE
- Head
- Mr Mark Wilson (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
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanford Heath Infant School
Primary · Very close
Longspee School
Special school · Very close
Longspee Academy
Academy · Very close
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Primary · 758m away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary · 923m away
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 1000m away
Magna Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Parkstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Canford Heath Junior School?
Canford Heath Junior School currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canford Heath Junior School take?
Canford Heath Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canford Heath Junior School?
Canford Heath Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Canford Heath Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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