Canford Heath Infant School

About Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Infant School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 358 pupils on roll. It is part of TEACH POOLE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Outstanding. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% 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

358 / 360 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ

Phone

01202380015

Executive Headteacher

Laurin Palmer

Website

http://www.chis.poole.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Canford Heath Infant School?

Canford Heath Infant School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–7.

How many pupils does Canford Heath Infant School have?

Canford Heath Infant School has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Canford Heath Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Canford Heath Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

Is Canford Heath Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Canford Heath Infant School is part of TEACH POOLE.

Where is Canford Heath Infant School?

Canford Heath Infant School is located at Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ.