St Martin's School
URN: 113940 • Bournemouth BH3 7NA
Overview
- Name
- St Martin's School
- URN
- 113940
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerri Male (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202292011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth BH3 7NA
Summary
St Martin's School is an independent preparatory school located in Bournemouth, catering to boys and girls aged 4 to 11. Established in 1914, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing, family-oriented environment that fosters individual confidence and self-respect. With a current enrolment of 78 pupils and a capacity of 100, the school maintains small class sizes, allowing for personalized education tailored to each child's needs.
The curriculum at St Martin's emphasizes core academic skills within a broad framework, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. The school boasts a strong record of academic success, with a 100% pass rate for pupils taking the 11+ entrance exam in the 2024-2025 academic year. Many students also receive scholarship offers for secondary education in areas such as PE, Music, and Drama.
St Martin's School fosters a warm and respectful atmosphere, where good manners, resilience, and compassion are integral to the ethos. The school community is closely knit, with a long-standing family ownership that enhances its supportive culture. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through tours and open communication, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that defines St Martin's.
The curriculum at St Martin's emphasizes core academic skills within a broad framework, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. The school boasts a strong record of academic success, with a 100% pass rate for pupils taking the 11+ entrance exam in the 2024-2025 academic year. Many students also receive scholarship offers for secondary education in areas such as PE, Music, and Drama.
St Martin's School fosters a warm and respectful atmosphere, where good manners, resilience, and compassion are integral to the ethos. The school community is closely knit, with a long-standing family ownership that enhances its supportive culture. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through tours and open communication, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that defines St Martin's.
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Nearby alternatives
- Linwood School (68.6)
- St Thomas Garnet's School (63.9)
- Tregonwell Academy (53.6)
- Kings Bournemouth (53.0)
- Cambian Wing College (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 88 | 46 | 42 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 46 | 39 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 46 | 39 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 42 | 47 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 44 | 37 | 100 | 0.00 |
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