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Hillbourne Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 7HXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#8,240
of 13,686 nationally

About Hillbourne Primary School

Hillbourne Primary School sits in a tricky spot when you compare its headline Key Stage 2 results against the local authority average for primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 63 per cent, but Hillbourne’s figure is 59 per cent. That places the school 35th out of 50 primaries in the LA, putting it in the bottom half of local schools. On the other hand, the school’s reading and maths average scores are 104 and 102 respectively, which are broadly in line with national expectations. The proportion of pupils achieving a higher standard in reading is 33 per cent, though no pupils reached the higher standard in writing or in the combined measure. With 40.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged intake, which provides important context for those headline figures.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKitchener Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 7HX
HeadteacherLaura Bennett
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)40.7%
School Capacity221 / 420 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:40-09:00

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: hillbourne.poole.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillbourne Primary School

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