What schools serve Bournemouth?

There are 49 schools in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole — including St Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth Collegiate School, Park School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

How many primary and secondary schools are in Bournemouth?

Bournemouth has 29 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. There are also 10 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Bournemouth?

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Bournemouth are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Bournemouth

Q: How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Bournemouth?

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Bournemouth, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Bournemouth schools are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

There are 49 schools in Bournemouth , Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole — including 29 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Catchment area boundaries are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed annually — click a school below to view its admissions guidance.

Primary Schools in Bournemouth (29)

St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Bournemouth · BH6 4NA

Ages 4–11 436 pupils Capacity 436

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Bournemouth · BH5 2BX

Ages 2–11 413 pupils Capacity 463

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Bournemouth · BH9 3BY

Ages 4–11 420 pupils Capacity 420

The Epiphany School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH9 3PE

Ages 4–11 419 pupils Capacity 420

Stourfield Infant School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH6 5JS

Ages 5–7 221 pupils Capacity 360

Queen's Park Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH8 9PU

Ages 7–11 484 pupils Capacity 480

Elm Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH11 9JN

Ages 3–11 362 pupils Capacity 480

Queen's Park Infant Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH8 9PU

Ages 4–7 336 pupils Capacity 344

Pokesdown Community Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH5 2AS

Ages 4–11 417 pupils Capacity 420

Jewell Academy Bournemouth

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH8 0LT

Ages 4–11 363 pupils Capacity 445

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH11 9EH

Ages 3–11 333 pupils Capacity 369

St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH7 6DW

Ages 4–11 404 pupils Capacity 420

King's Park Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH1 4NB

Ages 4–11 603 pupils Capacity 630

Bethany Church of England Junior School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH1 4DJ

Ages 7–11 372 pupils Capacity 384

Heathlands Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH11 8HB

Ages 3–11 183 pupils Capacity 226

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH1 4DZ

Ages 5–7 189 pupils Capacity 270

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH9 1LG

Ages 4–11 422 pupils Capacity 436

Hill View Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH10 5BD

Ages 4–11 606 pupils Capacity 630

Malmesbury Park Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH8 8LU

Ages 3–11 688 pupils Capacity 642

Kingsleigh Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH10 5HT

Ages 3–11 821 pupils Capacity 840

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH9 2SA

Ages 4–11 417 pupils Capacity 411

Muscliff Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH8 0AB

Ages 5–11 560 pupils Capacity 630

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH10 4JA

Ages 4–11 421 pupils Capacity 420

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH2 5LH

Ages 3–11 622 pupils Capacity 630

Winton Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH9 2TG

Ages 4–11 840 pupils Capacity 840

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH11 9UN

Ages 3–11 204 pupils Capacity 257

Stourfield Junior School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH6 5JG

Ages 7–11 464 pupils Capacity 500

Kinson Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH11 9DG

Ages 4–11 169 pupils Capacity 240

Avonwood Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH7 6NB

Ages 4–11 481 pupils

Secondary Schools in Bournemouth (10)

The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH8 9PW

Ages 11–18 1178 pupils Capacity 1250

The Bourne Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH10 5HS

Ages 11–18 946 pupils Capacity 1050

Bournemouth School for Girls

Secondary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH8 9UJ

Ages 11–18 1259 pupils Capacity 1210

Bournemouth School

Secondary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH8 9PY

Ages 11–18 1284 pupils Capacity 1100

Avonbourne Girls Academy

Secondary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH7 6NY

Ages 11–19 1188 pupils Capacity 1538

LeAF Studio

Secondary · Studio schools

Bournemouth · BH11 9JW

Ages 13–19 460 pupils Capacity 500

Oak Academy

Secondary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ

Ages 11–16 647 pupils Capacity 1200

Winton Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH10 4HT

Ages 11–16 906 pupils Capacity 900

Glenmoor Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Bournemouth · BH10 4EX

Ages 11–16 891 pupils Capacity 900

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Secondary · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH7 6NZ

Ages 11–16 840 pupils Capacity 900

Other Schools in Bournemouth (10)

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Not applicable · Other independent school

Bournemouth · BH5 2DY

Ages 11–19 385 pupils Capacity 400

Park School

Not applicable · Other independent school

Bournemouth · BH8 9BJ

Ages 0–11 349 pupils Capacity 420

St Martin's School

Not applicable · Other independent school

Bournemouth · BH3 7NA

Ages 3–11 78 pupils Capacity 100

Talbot Heath School

Not applicable · Other independent school

Bournemouth · BH4 9NJ

Ages 2–19 499 pupils Capacity 619

Linwood School

Not applicable · Community special school

Bournemouth · BH9 1AJ

Ages 2–19 411 pupils Capacity 422

Cambian Wing College

Not applicable · Special post 16 institution

Bournemouth · BH8 8TH

Ages 16–25 Capacity 46

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Special · Academy converter

Bournemouth · BH6 4AH

Ages 4–18 1943 pupils Capacity 1650

Tregonwell Academy

Not applicable · Academy special converter

Bournemouth · BH7 6QP

Ages 5–16 141 pupils Capacity 56

Kings Bournemouth

Not applicable · Other independent school

Bournemouth · BH2 6LD

Ages 14–25 74 pupils Capacity 300

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

Special · Free schools

Bournemouth · BH1 1PA

Ages 4–19 809 pupils Capacity 1510

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Bournemouth are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and updated each year. The "last distance offered" — how far the furthest successful applicant lived — changes annually based on the number of applications received.

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