Canford Heath Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Learoyd Road Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8PJ |
| Reference Number | 141762 |
Canford Heath Infant School has maintained its outstanding performance since its last inspection, which was conducted 15 years ago. The school provides an exceptional education where pupils thrive in an inclusive environment. With a strong emphasis on personal development and behavior, pupils demonstrate a deep understanding of the school's ethos and are well-prepared for future educational stages. The community and parents express high satisfaction with the school's nurturing atmosphere and commitment to student success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 358 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 68 | 119 |
| 2 | 68 | 52 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.2% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Canford Heath Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional student behavior and attitudes.
- Highly effective phonics teaching and reading support.
- Ambitious and inclusive curriculum tailored to pupil needs.
- Strong pastoral support fostering well-being.
- Excellent personal development programs promoting respect and understanding.
- High levels of parental satisfaction and support.
- Commitment to staff development and well-being.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 17 | 3 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.04 miles |
|
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
0.5 miles |
|
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
0.61 miles |
|
Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
0.79 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ |
0.8 miles |
|
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR |
0.84 miles |
|
Ocean Academy Poole
Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ |
0.88 miles |
|
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2HF |
0.97 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
1.17 miles |
|
Livingstone Road Junior School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DX |
1.26 miles |
|
Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DT |
1.27 miles |
|
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL |
1.61 miles |
|
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Green Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QB |
1.71 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.81 miles |
|
Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HL |
1.86 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.9 miles |
|
Manorside Academy
Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JG |
1.95 miles |
|
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
St Osmund's Road, Poole, BH14 9JY |
2.01 miles |
|
Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG |
2.04 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ |
2.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.13 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
0.54 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
0.7 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
0.79 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
0.9 miles |
|
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
1.1 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
1.12 miles |
|
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
1.13 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
1.71 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
1.86 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
2.08 miles |
|
The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
2.12 miles |
|
Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
2.55 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.57 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
2.67 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.79 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.87 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.9 miles |
|
Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
3.16 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
3.33 miles |