Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Green Road, Poole, BH15 1QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Town Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Poole for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 10 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Pupils at Old Town Infant School and Nursery blossom. They rise to the high expectations the school has of them. The school is ambitious for every pupil. Pupils achieve well. The school has worked hard to create a nurturing environment for pupils to learn in. For example, pupils can often be seen sharing a book in the 'enchanted forest' library. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely supportive. This reflects the school's vision of 'children at the heart of everything we do'. Pupils know precisely how to behave. As a result, the youngest children in Nursery learn to share well and follow instructions. This behaviour becomes intrinsic to older pupils. Pupils cultivate a calm and purposeful atmosphere for learning. Pupils make a tangible difference to the school. They have enhanced social times by suggesting a vast array of opportunities. For example, pupils develop gross motor skills when skipping and playing ball games while others learn about healthy eating through a fruit and vegetable stall. Pupils, such as the many school councillors, make meaningful contributions. They are responsible for choosing the gifts the school buys for those who are less fortunate, for example.
Pupil numbers and mix
178 pupils on roll, with places for 232
Schools near Old Town Infant School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Oakdale Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Beccy Spicer
- Phone
- 01202673966
- Address
- Green Road, Poole, BH15 1QB
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142971
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.