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Springdale First School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 9BWPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Springdale First School

Springdale First School stands out sharply against the local authority average for primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 63, Springdale’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 awarded it the highest possible grade across every single category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Outstanding. This is a rare distinction — only five out of 66 primary schools in the local authority hold an Outstanding rating, and Springdale is one of them. The school’s 290 pupils, aged 5 to 9, benefit from a learning environment where 96% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey would recommend the school to others. The overwhelming majority of parents strongly agree that their child is happy at the school (78%) and feels safe there (81%), figures that align with the school’s strong Ofsted outcomes and suggest a genuinely positive atmosphere.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpringdale Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 9BW
HeadteacherDebbie Budden
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils290
Free School Meals (FSM)1.7%
School Capacity290 / 300 (97% full)

The full report on this school

What 123 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageVision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springdale First School

Springdale First School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.