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Ad Astra Infant School Catchment Area

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

Ad Astra Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 253 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

253

Pupils

270

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Ad Astra Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ad Astra Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

Ad Astra Infant School — School Information

Full address
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8AP
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
20.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141755

Other Primary Schools in Poole

If Ad Astra Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ad Astra Infant School

Is Ad Astra Infant School oversubscribed?

Ad Astra Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ad Astra Infant School?

Admission to Ad Astra Infant School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ad Astra Infant School cover?

Ad Astra Infant School is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ad Astra Infant School?

Ad Astra Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.