SchoolScoresCanford Heath Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TEACH POOLE
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJ
01202 676393 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 November 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Poole comparisons use the 12 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 68% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Poole figures pool parents at the Poole schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
117 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Canford Heath Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Stanley Green Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Haymoor Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ad Astra Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Oakdale Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ocean Academy Poole 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longfleet CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillbourne Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Livingstone Road Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Canford Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Canford Heath Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 November 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Canford Heath Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Canford Heath Junior School?
95% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Canford Heath Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141763.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.