The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkstone Grammar School
Secondary · 626m away
Montacute School
Special school · 816m away
Poole Grammar School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Broadstone First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Springdale First School
Primary · 1.7km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.7km away
Longspee Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hillbourne Primary School?
Hillbourne Primary School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillbourne Primary School take?
Hillbourne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillbourne Primary School?
Hillbourne Primary School is in Poole, BH17 7HX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillbourne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillbourne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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