Ad Astra Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sherborn Crescent Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8AP |
| Reference Number | 141755 |
Ad Astra Infant School maintains its good standing following an ungraded inspection. The evidence collected suggests that if a graded inspection were conducted now, the school's performance may be rated as outstanding. The headteacher has fostered a nurturing environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive in both academic and extracurricular settings. The school emphasizes continuous improvement and has structured its curriculum to ensure all students are well-prepared for their next educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 253 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.22%
Girls: 51.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | 37 | 46 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.2% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ad Astra Infant School | |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' academic achievement.
- Welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for all students.
- High attendance rates compared to national averages.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and high engagement in learning.
- Well-sequenced and high-quality curriculum designed for the school's context.
- Active promotion of reading and positive parental involvement.
- Strong partnership and collaboration with the multi-academy trust.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
0.19 miles |
|
Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.79 miles |
|
Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
1.19 miles |
|
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
1.25 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.31 miles |
|
Livingstone Road Junior School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DX |
1.37 miles |
|
Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DT |
1.42 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ |
1.52 miles |
|
Ocean Academy Poole
Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ |
1.52 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.54 miles |
|
Manorside Academy
Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JG |
1.61 miles |
|
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR |
1.62 miles |
|
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2HF |
1.73 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
1.89 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ |
2 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
2.06 miles |
|
Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG |
2.1 miles |
|
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL |
2.12 miles |
|
Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HL |
2.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
0.09 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
0.69 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
0.72 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.81 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
0.83 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
0.97 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
1.46 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
1.49 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
1.58 miles |
|
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
1.74 miles |
|
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
1.92 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.12 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.17 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.22 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.24 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
2.42 miles |
|
Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
2.67 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
2.81 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
2.85 miles |
|
The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
2.88 miles |