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Canford Heath Junior School
Goodgraded 18/10/2023Ages 7–11473 pupilsDoes not apply
Canford Heath Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. The school has around 473 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023, Canford Heath Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Poole can view Canford Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals22.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-15%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-6%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Poole
All schools in Poole →Canford Heath Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 miLongspee AcademyGood · 0.1 miStanley Green Infant AcademyGood · 0.5 miHaymoor Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miMagna AcademyGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, PooleGood · 0.8 mi
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