Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Canford Heath Infant School is a primary school in Poole for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 15 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
'A school to be proud of' and 'absolute children first approach' are typical of the many positive comments made by parents, and show what it is like to be a pupil at Canford Heath Infants. Staff create an environment where pupils thrive and evolve. Pupils love their school. They relish all the wonderful opportunities the team of dedicated and committed staff provide. Pupils achieve highly. They are remarkably well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They fully understand the school's ethos and values. From the time they start school in the Reception Year, pupils learn to support and care for each other. Bullying is extremely rare. If it does occur, pupils say adults resolve it swiftly. Staff are superb role models. They expect all pupils to be responsible, respectful and active members of the school and wider community and contribute positively. Pupils have a strong voice. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. A wealth of clubs are available to pupils, including music, cheerleading and archery. These are fully inclusive and well attended. Staff offer exceptional pastoral support to pupils and their families. This ensures that pupils are happy, safe and ready to learn.
Pupil numbers and mix
367 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Canford Heath Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Haymoor Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Ad Astra Infant School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TEACH POOLE
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laurin Palmer
- Phone
- 01202380015
- Address
- Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 141762
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.