Broadstone First School
102%
Capacity
307
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Broadstone First School
Broadstone First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 307 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated Broadstone First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Wilks, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
Broadstone First School is a popular choice with families — it received 192 applications for 59 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
Broadstone First School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Broadstone First School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Broadstone First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tudor Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 8AA |
| Headteacher | Dawn Wilks |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 307 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 307 / 300 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
192
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tudor Road, Broadstone
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 8AA
Tudor Road, Broadstone
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 8AA
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