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St Martin's School Catchment Area

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

St Martin's School is an other independent not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 78 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

78

Pupils

100

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

St Martin's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Martin's School?

The catchment area for St Martin's School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Martin's 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.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

St Martin's School: 100 places, 78% filled: places available

St Martin's School has a published admission number of 100 places. 78 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 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.

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 Martin's School: School Information

Full address
15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7NA
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113940

Other Not applicable Schools in Bournemouth

If St Martin's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Martin's 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 not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Martin's 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 Martin's School

What is the catchment area for St Martin's School?

The catchment area for St Martin's School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Martin's School oversubscribed?

St Martin's School has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 78 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for St Martin's School?

St Martin's 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 Martin's School cover?

St Martin's School is a not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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