Old Town Infant School and Nursery
URN: 142971 • Poole BH15 1QB
Overview
- Name
- Old Town Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 142971
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Douglas Gubbins (since 2025) , Head teacher
- Telephone
- 01202673966
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Green Road, Poole BH15 1QB
Summary
Old Town Infant School and Nursery, located in Poole, operates as a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 175 pupils, against a capacity of 232. The school serves the local community within the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports early childhood education. With 37.5% of students eligible for free school meals, the school aims to ensure that all children have access to quality learning experiences.
The curriculum at Old Town Infant School focuses on fostering a love for learning through a play-based approach, encouraging creativity and exploration. The school places a strong emphasis on developing social skills and emotional well-being, preparing children for their future educational journeys. Regular events, such as open evenings and community activities, help to engage families and strengthen the school community.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which features updates, newsletters, and important notices. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration, recognizing the vital role that families play in their children's education.
The curriculum at Old Town Infant School focuses on fostering a love for learning through a play-based approach, encouraging creativity and exploration. The school places a strong emphasis on developing social skills and emotional well-being, preparing children for their future educational journeys. Regular events, such as open evenings and community activities, help to engage families and strengthen the school community.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which features updates, newsletters, and important notices. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration, recognizing the vital role that families play in their children's education.
Useful links
- Weekly bulletin 10.10.25 (download)
- Year 1 Messy Harvest (download)
- Weekly bulletin 03.10.25 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Log in (other)
- Websites for primary schools by PrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 232
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 37.50
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 99 | 76 | 232 | 37.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 108 | 84 | 232 | 37.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 202 | 104 | 98 | 232 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 202 | 104 | 98 | 232 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 94 | 110 | 232 | 30.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 183 | 80 | 103 | 232 | 25.30 |
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