Lilliput Church of England Infant School
93%
Capacity
335
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Lilliput Church of England Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 335 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated Lilliput Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christine Chambers, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
Lilliput Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 250 applications for 119 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 143 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lilliput Church of England Infant School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Lilliput Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Lilliput Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8JX |
| Headteacher | Christine Chambers |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 335 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.7% |
| School Capacity | 335 / 360 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
250
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
143 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lilliput Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8JX
Lilliput Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8JX
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