Old Town Infant School and Nursery

About Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Old Town Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 175 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Old Town Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Douglas Gubbins, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.

Old Town Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 58 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.

Old Town Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (44 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Old Town Infant School and Nursery include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Old Town Infant School and Nursery 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.

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