St Martin's School
St Martin's School is an independent school in Bournemouth for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 70 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Martin's School is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection: October 2017.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 15 Stokewood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7NA |
| Reference Number | 113940 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
St Martin’s School is a good independent primary school under the leadership of a committed headteacher who has made significant strides in modernizing the school's procedures since her appointment in 2016. The school fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, leading to good teaching and positive outcomes for students as they prepare for secondary education. However, the early years provision requires improvement, particularly in creating a conducive learning environment and enhancing phonics instruction. While the school meets independent school standards, areas in strategic planning and record-keeping have been identified for further development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership from dedicated headteacher and deputy head.
- Good teaching built on strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
- Pupils make good progress and are well-prepared for their next educational stage.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good range of extra-curricular activities enhancing the curriculum.
- Positive school culture promoting pupils' personal development and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision lacks a conducive learning environment.
- Phonics teaching in early years is not precise.
- Strategic planning does not adequately focus on pupil progress.
- Record-keeping needs to be clearer in some instances.
In 2025–26, 14.3% of pupils at St Martin's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
|
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bemister Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1LG |
0.62 miles |
|
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU |
0.67 miles |
|
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SA |
1.03 miles |
|
Queen's Park Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.11 miles |
|
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
1.11 miles |
|
Queen's Park Infant Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.18 miles |
|
Winton Primary School
Oswald Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2TG |
1.18 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Somerville Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LH |
1.23 miles |
|
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ |
1.25 miles |
|
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ |
1.27 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Village, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4JA |
1.31 miles |
|
Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
1.33 miles |
|
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Winston Avenue, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1PG |
1.49 miles |
|
Hill View Primary Academy
Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5BD |
1.5 miles |
|
Talbot Primary School
Talbot Drive, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5ED |
1.51 miles |
|
King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
1.53 miles |
|
Kingsleigh Primary School
Hadow Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HT |
1.75 miles |
|
Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB |
1.94 miles |
|
The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE |
1.99 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
0.37 miles |
|
Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
0.54 miles |
|
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
0.87 miles |
|
Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
1.05 miles |
|
Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
1.07 miles |
|
Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
1.12 miles |
|
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
1.21 miles |
|
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
1.48 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
1.48 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
1.63 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
1.83 miles |
|
Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
1.98 miles |
|
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
2.13 miles |
|
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
2.15 miles |
|
Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
2.31 miles |
|
Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
2.37 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
2.57 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
2.61 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
2.63 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.72 miles |
All schools in Bournemouth · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority: places and applications
What is St Martin's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Martin's School is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
When was St Martin's School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Martin's School was last inspected in October 2017.
How many pupils does St Martin's School have?
St Martin's School has 70 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Martin's School cover?
St Martin's School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Martin's School?
St Martin's School is at 15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA.