Hillbourne Primary School
URN: 148926 • Poole BH17 7HX
Overview
- Name
- Hillbourne Primary School
- URN
- 148926
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202692604
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kitchener Crescent, Poole BH17 7HX
Summary
Hillbourne Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Poole, Dorset, catering to children aged 4-11 years. With a current enrolment of 221 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school emphasizes inclusivity and community, welcoming families to actively participate in their children's education. The school’s ethos is built around the values of safety, readiness, and respect, fostering an environment where children can grow into independent and confident individuals.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education. Hillbourne Primary School has received positive evaluations from Ofsted, with outstanding ratings in personal development and leadership, and good ratings in early years provision and the quality of education.
Support for students is a priority, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school also provides various resources for parents, including information on admissions, policies, and extracurricular activities, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education. Hillbourne Primary School has received positive evaluations from Ofsted, with outstanding ratings in personal development and leadership, and good ratings in early years provision and the quality of education.
Support for students is a priority, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school also provides various resources for parents, including information on admissions, policies, and extracurricular activities, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Letters to Parents (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 119
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 40.70
- Open date
- 2022-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 119 | 102 | 420 | 40.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 129 | 116 | 420 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 480 |
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