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Heatherlands Primary School Catchment Area

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

Heatherlands Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 624 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

624

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Heatherlands Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Heatherlands Primary 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: 99% 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 →

Heatherlands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 2BG
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
29.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145212

Other Primary Schools in Poole

If Heatherlands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Heatherlands Primary School

Is Heatherlands Primary School oversubscribed?

Heatherlands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Heatherlands Primary School?

Admission to Heatherlands Primary 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 Heatherlands Primary School cover?

Heatherlands Primary School is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heatherlands Primary School?

Heatherlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.