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Ad Astra Infant School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8APPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
No single grade since Sep 2024
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
No data
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
68 1st-choice / 76 offers made
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ad Astra Infant School

Ad Astra Infant School is a state-funded primary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, for pupils aged 4 to 7 for boys and girls. DfE data records 257 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 270.

The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 28 Apr 2026 has no single overall grade. admissions data records 68 first-preference applications and 76 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
AddressSherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8AP
HeadteacherMrs Clare Tantrum
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils257
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity257 / 270 (95% full)

Ofsted Report Card

28 Apr 2026
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No single overall grade

Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum & teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & behaviourExpected standard
Personal development & wellbeingExpected standard
Leadership & governanceExpected standard
Early years provisionExpected standard

Source: Ofsted official management information, 15 Jun 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ad Astra Infant School

Yes, Ad Astra Infant School has been inspected by Ofsted. State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall effectiveness grade from September 2024. From November 2025, renewed inspections use report cards with separate five-point grades for each evaluation area.