Stanley Green Infant Academy
62%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Infant Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Good, and the ungraded inspection confirmed it remains a Good school. With 222 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is significantly undersubscribed in terms of total places, yet it was heavily oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 131 applications for just 54 places. Of those, 53 first-preference families were offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. This suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who prioritise the school as their first choice.
Academic outcomes data for Stanley Green is limited because it is an infant school, meaning pupils leave at age seven before Key Stage 2 SATs are taken. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 63, but this figure applies to primary schools with Year 6 cohorts, not infant schools. The school does not publish Progress 8 or A-Level results, as these are not relevant for its age range. What the Ofsted breakdown does show is that in its 2007 graded inspection, early years provision was rated Requires Improvement (grade 2), but by the 2012 graded inspection, the overall effectiveness had improved to Good. The most recent 2023 ungraded inspection found no decline in quality, so parents can be confident the school has maintained its standard over time.
The school offers a nursery provision for children from age two, making it a natural choice for families seeking continuity through to Year 2. Facilities include a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a gymnasium, sports hall, and a chapel. Sports on offer include rounders, netball, football, athletics, gymnastics, and cross country, while clubs range from book club and coding to film club and drama. SEND provisions are broad, covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated infant school is Canford Heath Infant School, 0.8 km away, so Stanley Green sits in a competitive local market. This school will suit families who value a strong early-years start, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a Good-rated setting that is clearly popular with local parents.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stanley Green Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3AA |
| Headteacher | Francesca Perry |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 360 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2012. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.1%
- Mixed7.2%
- White (other)6.8%
- Asian0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley Green Infant Academy
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Contact Information
Stanley Green Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3AA
Stanley Green Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3AA
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