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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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