Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, BH17 7HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hillbourne Primary School is a primary school in Poole for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 10th of 18 primary schools in Poole. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 12 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Hillbourne Primary is a welcoming place to learn. The child is at the heart of this inclusive school. Everyone is valued and cared for. Pupils talk of the 'family' feel of the school. They appreciate the strong relationships they have with staff. Pupils are safe. They have confidence in staff to sort out any worries they have. The school's values are, 'Be ready, be respectful and be safe.' These qualities are evident in school life. Pupils behave well. They are respectful of one another. Pupils of all ages play happily together. This makes social times enjoyable. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils respond positively to this. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school. They value the school's commitment to the education and well-being of their children. Parents appreciate the supportive atmosphere and know that staff will make time to listen to them. The school's approach to pupils' personal development is exceptional. The school carefully considers how to support every aspect of pupils' personal growth. Pupils benefit from a rich variety of opportunities to develop their interests. For example, pupils visit the local university to learn about future possibilities in higher education.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment lacks precision. It does not identify whether pupils have secured the skills and knowledge they need. Therefore, some pupils develop gaps in learning. The trust should ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge to use assessment to inform adaptations to teaching and consolidate pupils' understanding over time.
- In some subjects, the way the curriculum is implemented does not routinely help pupils build on their existing knowledge. Consequently, pupils do not learn as well as they should. The trust should ensure that all staff have pedagogical knowledge they need to implement the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hillbourne Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Broadstone Middle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Springdale First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Haymoor Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Canford Heath Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Bennett
- Phone
- 01202692604
- Address
- Kitchener Crescent, Poole, BH17 7HX
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 148926
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.