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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1QBPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Old Town Infant School and Nursery stands out in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for its strong parent satisfaction, but its academic headline metrics are not directly comparable to the local authority average for primary schools. The LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 63, but Old Town only covers children up to age 7, so it does not participate in KS2 SATs. Instead, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This is a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Outstanding. The ungraded inspection in 2025 noted that the school had improved significantly since its last visit. With 175 pupils against a capacity of 232, the school is not full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 reception places, receiving 91 applications for 58 places and making offers to all 58 first-preference applicants.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreen Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1QB
HeadteacherDouglas Gubbins
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)37.5%
School Capacity175 / 232 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketRoundersSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: oldtowninfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Town Infant School and Nursery

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