How many pupils does Ad Astra Infant School have?

Ad Astra Infant School has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Ad Astra Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ad Astra Infant School is part of TEACH POOLE.

Where is Ad Astra Infant School?

Ad Astra Infant School is located at Sherborn Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8AP.

Ad Astra Infant School

Sherborn Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8AP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

253

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ad Astra Infant School

Ad Astra Infant School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 253 pupils on roll. It is part of TEACH POOLE. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 253 / 270 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.7%

Free school meals

12.8%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

19.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

8.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

15.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£44,665

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,975 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,700

Spend per pupil

£8,308

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sherborn Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8AP
Phone: 01202602113
Executive Headteacher: Clare Tantrum
Website: www.adastra.poole.sch.uk

Academy Trust

TEACH POOLE →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ad Astra Infant School?: Ad Astra Infant School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Ad Astra Infant School have?: Ad Astra Infant School has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Ad Astra Infant School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ad Astra Infant School is part of TEACH POOLE.
Where is Ad Astra Infant School?: Ad Astra Infant School is located at Sherborn Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8AP.

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