Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Courthill 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 Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 6 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
'This is a wonderful school' and 'warm and nurturing environment for learning' are typical of parents' views and show what it is like to be a pupil at Courthill. The school ethos of 'believe, achieve, shine' is clear to see. Pupils are at the heart of all that the school has to offer. Leaders have high expectations, and as a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is good. They understand the school values, which include respect, responsibility and resilience. This helps pupils stay physically and mentally healthy. Bullying is rare. Pupils say that if it does happen, adults deal with it swiftly. Pupils have the chance to lead on a wide range of aspects in school, for example, as eco-warriors and school ambassadors. Many clubs help foster pupils' interests, such as dance and drama. Staff offer excellent pastoral support and go 'above and beyond' for pupils and their families. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn. School leaders are proud of the inclusive and community feel that exists. Parents appreciate all the school has to offer. They comment, 'Courthill School offers a warm, welcoming environment to all pupils and the wider community.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, learning is not designed well enough to enable pupils to gain the depth and fluency of knowledge they need. This means that some pupils, including pupils with SEND, cannot remember the key knowledge taught across the curriculum. Leaders must ensure that all components are consistently in place so that the knowledge that pupils need is connected.
Pupil numbers and mix
354 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Courthill Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Heatherlands Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Carter
- Phone
- 01202747381
- Address
- Courthill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9HL
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142972
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.