Canford Heath Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Learoyd Road Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8PJ |
| Phone | 01202676393 |
| Reference Number | 141763 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 474 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.95%
Girls: 47.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 57 | 63 | 120 |
| 4 | 75 | 45 | 120 |
| 5 | 57 | 59 | 116 |
| 6 | 62 | 56 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.8% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-12-07 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Canford Heath Junior School | ||
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-01-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-09-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-09-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-01-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-09-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-09-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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. | 108 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 118 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 81 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 144 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 100 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 104 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 144 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 41 | 57 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 62 | 67 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 144 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 81 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 72 | 61 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 144 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 86 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 144 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 101 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 144 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 76 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 144 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 138 | 6 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.04 miles |
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Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
0.47 miles |
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Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
0.62 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ |
0.8 miles |
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Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
0.81 miles |
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Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR |
0.82 miles |
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Ocean Academy Poole
Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ |
0.9 miles |
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2HF |
0.97 miles |
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Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
1.14 miles |
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Livingstone Road Junior School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DX |
1.29 miles |
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Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DT |
1.31 miles |
|
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL |
1.63 miles |
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Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Green Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QB |
1.7 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.8 miles |
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Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.88 miles |
|
Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HL |
1.9 miles |
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Manorside Academy
Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JG |
1.99 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
St Osmund's Road, Poole, BH14 9JY |
2.04 miles |
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Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG |
2.08 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ |
2.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.1 miles |
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
0.57 miles |
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Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
0.72 miles |
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Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
0.76 miles |
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Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
0.88 miles |
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Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
1.11 miles |
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
1.11 miles |
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Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
1.11 miles |
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St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
1.75 miles |
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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
1.89 miles |
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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
2.09 miles |
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The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
2.11 miles |
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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.55 miles |
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Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
2.58 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
2.71 miles |
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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.82 miles |
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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.9 miles |
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Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
3.2 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
3.37 miles |
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Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
3.6 miles |