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Canford Heath Junior School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3297 of 13,686 nationally

About Canford Heath Junior School

Canford Heath Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to capacity. With 473 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 480, there is almost no slack in the system, which suggests that securing a place can be competitive for families in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23-24% in recent years, indicating the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and mixed gender, and it sits just 0.1 km from Canford Heath Infant School, which holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating — a natural feeder relationship that parents of younger children may want to investigate. The headteacher is Mark Wilson, who has been leading the school through its recent inspection cycle.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLearoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ
HeadteacherMark Wilson
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils473
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity473 / 480 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Canford Heath Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.