St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
70%
Capacity
189
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Clement's and St John's 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 5 to 7. The school has 189 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lawrence Woodward, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 57 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, St Clement's and St John's 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Clement's Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4DZ |
| Headteacher | Lawrence Woodward |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.2% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 270 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2018. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Clement's Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4DZ
St Clement's Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4DZ
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