Canford Heath Junior School

URN: 141763 • Poole BH17 8PJ

Overview

Name
Canford Heath Junior School
URN
141763
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TEACH POOLE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Wilson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01202676393
Website
Visit
Address
Learoyd Road, Poole BH17 8PJ

Summary

Canford Heath Junior School, located in Poole, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 473 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 480. The school is part of the TEACH Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes a love of learning. As a Gold Rights Respecting School, it emphasizes the development of global citizenship among its students.

The curriculum at Canford Heath Junior School focuses on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while ensuring a broad and balanced approach that allows all children to explore their talents. This holistic educational philosophy aims to prepare students for the next stages of their education and to develop them into well-rounded individuals.

The school values community involvement and aims to have a positive impact both locally and beyond. With a commitment to high expectations and skilled teaching, Canford Heath Junior School strives to maximize the life chances of every child, ensuring they leave with the skills and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to society.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TEACH POOLE
Capacity
480
Pupils
473
Boys
251
Girls
222
FSM %
20.30
Open date
2015-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 473 251 222 480 20.30
2024-09-11 474 251 223 480 21.90
2023-09-11 476 251 225 480 15.30
2022-09-11 476 251 225 480 15.30
2021-09-11 477 266 211 480 16.10
2020-09-11 471 270 201 480 11.70

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