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Springdale First School Catchment Area

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

Springdale First School is a academy converter primary school in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 290 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

290

Pupils

300

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Springdale First School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Springdale First 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: 97% 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 →

Springdale First School — School Information

Full address
Springdale Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BW
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Free school meals
1.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143616

Other Primary Schools in Broadstone

If Springdale First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Broadstone are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Springdale First School

Is Springdale First School oversubscribed?

Springdale First School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Springdale First School?

Admission to Springdale First 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 Springdale First School cover?

Springdale First School is a primary school in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.