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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Catchment Area

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

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

189

Pupils

270

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School?

The catchment area for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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 St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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.

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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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School: 270 places, 70% filled: places available

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.2% of pupils at St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bournemouth.

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 →

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School: School Information

Full address
St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4DZ
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
40.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142102

Other Primary Schools in Bournemouth

If St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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 St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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: St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

What is the catchment area for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School?

The catchment area for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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 St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School oversubscribed?

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 189 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School?

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant 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 St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School cover?

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School?

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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