Ad Astra Infant School

A good academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ad Astra Infant School.

Poole, BH178AP Ofsted: Good Age 4-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sherborn Crescent
Canford Heath
Poole, BH178AP
Phone
1202602113
Website
adastra.poole.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141755
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8AP
Website
www.adastra.poole.sch.uk
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TEACH POOLE
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
258
Free School Meals
24.4% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
64
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
258 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

growth mindset Rights Respecting Gold status anti-bullying global citizenship equality and diversity climate change awareness British values (democracy, the rule of law, equality, individual liberty and mutual respect)

Facilities

beautiful grounds large field nature zones newly refurbished play areas play train in EY playground

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Integrated with themed topics and learning activities Rich opportunities to discover and explore across a breadth of subjects Focus on UNCRC rights and respect for self and others Emphasis on reading through high-quality literature Promotion of British values (democracy, the rule of law, equality, individual liberty and mutual respect) Development of cultural capital and global citizenship Encouragement of creativity and independent thinking Focus on safeguarding and well-being

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

The TEACH Trust is the Admissions Authority for the four TEACH schools – Canford Heath Infant School, Canford Heath Junior School, Ad Astra Infant School and Haymoor Junior School. There are two types of admission: in-year admissions and admissions in September to the normal year of entry. The normal year of entry in Poole’s maintained schools are: Infant schools, Combined schools and Primary schools – the Reception year; Junior schools – Year 3 except Broadstone Middle which is Year 5. Maintained schools are those which come under the control of the local authority. They do not include independent or private schools. Please visit the BCP Admissions page and decide which type of admission you are looking at and follow the links. If you wish to appeal, please click on this link https://casappeals.co.uk/school-admission-appeals/ AAIS Appeals Timetable 2026 docx

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