How many pupils does Canford Heath Junior School have?

Canford Heath Junior School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Canford Heath Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Canford Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Canford Heath Junior School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Canford Heath Junior School?

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

Canford Heath Junior School

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

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

473

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Canford Heath Junior School

Canford Heath Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 473 pupils on roll. It is part of TEACH POOLE. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.1% 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 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 473 / 480 (99%)
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.

22.1%

Free school meals

8.2%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

11.2%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

9.4%

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.

20.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

13.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£45,741

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£357 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£4,998

Spend per pupil

£5,803

Income per pupil

62%

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: Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ
Phone: 01202676393
Executive Headteacher: Mark Wilson
Website: www.chjs.poole.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Canford Heath Junior School?: Canford Heath Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Canford Heath Junior School have?: Canford Heath Junior School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Canford Heath Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Canford Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Canford Heath Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Canford Heath Junior School is part of TEACH POOLE.
Where is Canford Heath Junior School?: Canford Heath Junior School is located at Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ.

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