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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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