SchoolScoresSpringdale First School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 9 · Mixed
Part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Springdale Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BW
01202 692700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
123 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole comparisons use the 41 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 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 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 29th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 42%). 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole figures pool parents at the Bournemouth, Christchurch and 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 89 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 209 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 65th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 56th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Rushcombe First School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
- Broadstone First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Henbury View First School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hillbourne Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yarrells Preparatory School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Upton Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Haymoor Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ad Astra Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Upton Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canford Heath Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Springdale First School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Springdale First School?
96% of the 123 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Springdale First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Springdale First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 89 families put Springdale First School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143616.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.