Courthill Infant School

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

Poole, BH149HL 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
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Courthill Road
Parkstone
Poole, BH149HL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142972
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9HL
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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
342
Free School Meals
9.1% (31 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
342 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Shine"

Courage Curiosity Responsibility Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

I am very proud to share with you our school ethos and values. Courthill is a forward thinking school where children are valued, motivated and challenged to be the very best they can be.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance Club Express Yourself! French Club Multi Mindfulness Club Yoga KickBoxing

Sports

Yoga KickBoxing

Curriculum Highlights

Growth mindset across the curriculum Vision and Values Curriculum (Courage, Curiosity, Responsibility, Kindness) Active learning with physical activity in every lesson Friday Fun, Fit, Friday sporting focus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Lighthouse Club is the in‑house wraparound care. Breakfast Club runs during term time Monday–Friday from 7.45am. After School Club runs during term time Monday–Friday, from 3.05pm until 4pm or 6pm depending on the session that has been booked. First-time users of the Lighthouse Club must complete a registration form and return it to the school office before attempting to book sessions on Arbor. Please be aware that you must be registered on Arbor Parent Portal if you want to make bookings for Lighthouse Club.

Admissions Criteria

Coastal Learning Partnership is the admissions authority for its member schools. Admissions policies are determined by the Trust Board in line with requirements of the Schools Admissions Code. CLP provides admissions information and links to the relevant Local Authority; tours for Reception start in 2026 are scheduled on several dates. For 2025, the deadline to apply for an infant school place was 15 January 2025. Parents are advised to apply for a primary school place in the year before start. All children must be in education the term following their fifth birthday. Tours are offered by senior leadership team and information is available via the Admissions Information page.

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