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Montacute School Catchment Area

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

Montacute School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 2–18, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 98 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–18

Age range

92

Pupils

98

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Montacute School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Montacute 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 →

Montacute School — School Information

Full address
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, BH17 9NG
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–18 years
Free school meals
45.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137286

Other Not applicable Schools in Poole

If Montacute School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Montacute School

Is Montacute School oversubscribed?

Montacute School is operating close to its capacity of 98 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Montacute School?

Admission to Montacute 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 Montacute School cover?

Montacute School is a not applicable school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 2–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Montacute School?

Montacute School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.