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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 an 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

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

The catchment area for Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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: at or above its 720 place limit

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School has a published admission number of 720 places. 722 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 720 places. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Poole.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →

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.

Other Church of England Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

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

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

The catchment area for Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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