Which is the best primary school in Poole?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Poole, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Poole ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Poole?

18 primary schools in Poole published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Primary schools in Poole, ranked

The 18 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
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14%

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73%

expected standard
2
Canford Heath Junior School
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10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
3
Hillbourne Primary School
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3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
4
Ocean Academy Poole
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14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
5
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
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11%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
6
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
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9%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
7
Haymoor Junior School
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12%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
8
Talbot Primary School
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9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
9
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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7%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
10
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
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10%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
11
Bayside Academy
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0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
12
Manorside Academy
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16%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
13
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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11%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
14
Heatherlands Primary School
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6%

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58%

expected standard
15
Oakdale Junior School
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14%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
16
Livingstone Road Junior School
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2%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
17
Hamworthy Park Junior School
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4%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
18
Upton Junior School
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2%

higher standard

47%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Poole?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Poole, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Poole ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Poole?: 18 primary schools in Poole published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.