Canford Heath Infant School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Canford Heath Infant School.

Poole, BH178PJ Ofsted: Outstanding 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
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Learoyd Road
Canford Heath
Poole, BH178PJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141762
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJ
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TEACH POOLE
Capacity
360 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
359
Free School Meals
15.6% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
90
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
359 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Club Crafty Club Football Club Karate Lessons Forest School Club (Year 1 & Pandas)

Sports

Football Gymnastics Karate Forest School (outdoor activities)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum that fulfils the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum Aims to teach children key skills and knowledge through themed topics and a progression of skills Emphasis on reading through high-quality literature to unlock imagination and vocabulary Promotion of British values such as democracy, the rule of law, equality, individual liberty and mutual respect Focus on developing creativity, critical thinking, and cultural capital Preparation for modern life and safeguarding of physical and mental well-being Encouragement of truth, fairness and celebration of diversity

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Buddy Club run by school staff, providing wraparound care and after-school activities.

SEND Provision

The Pandas Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) base provides speech, language and communication support within an inclusive environment; staff use targeted provision to help pupils access the curriculum and progress in language development.

Admissions Criteria

The TEACH Trust is the Admissions Authority for Canford Heath Infant School and other TEACH schools. Admissions fall into two types: (1) in-year admissions (starting mid-year or outside the normal year of entry) and (2) admissions in September to the normal year of entry (Reception for infant schools). The normal year of entry in Poole’s maintained schools is Reception. Parents should refer to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Admissions page for details and follow the appeals process at casappeals.co.uk for appeals.

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