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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area

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

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 722 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

722

Pupils

720

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 722 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 720 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School — School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8UL
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142974

Other Primary Schools in Poole

If Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Is Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School currently has 722 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 720 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School cover?

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.