Canford Heath Infant School
99%
Capacity
358
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 358 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 360 places).
the school is led by headteacher Laurin Palmer, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
Canford Heath Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 247 applications for 118 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 118 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Canford Heath Infant School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Canford Heath Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ |
| Headteacher | Laurin Palmer |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 358 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 358 / 360 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed118
247
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
118 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Learoyd Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ
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