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Stourfield Infant School

Academy converter · Bournemouth · BH6 5JS

Ages 5–7 · 200 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

0.84 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-20

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.9%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
214

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.84 · Often has places

1st preferences

58

Places offered

75

1st-preference offers

58

Total preferences (any rank)
157
Preferred offers (top 3)
71
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill56%

200 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
200
Boys / girls
108 / 92
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
200 / 360 (56%)
Free school meals
11.5%
FSM pupils
23
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Sponsor
Twynham Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Pauline Sweetman

Location

Address
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne
Postcode
BH6 5JS
Town
Bournemouth
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Bournemouth East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 200 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 11.5%.

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Primary schools in Bournemouth
29
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH6
4
Primary in BH6
3
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BournemouthNear BH6

  • Stourfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH6 5JG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 7–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM16.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • St James' Church of England Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6DW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM16.6%
    • Demand0.91

    0.6 miles away

  • Pokesdown Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH5 2AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand1.23

    0.8 miles away

  • Avonwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NB · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM9.4%
    • Demand1.71

    0.9 miles away

  • Christchurch Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 2AA · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 7–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM16.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Christchurch Infant School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 2AE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 5–7

    • FSM8.8%

    1.0 miles away

  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH5 2BX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 2–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM13.9%
    • Demand0.95

    1.1 miles away

  • The Priory Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 1HX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM6.1%
    • Demand0.93

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Pauline Sweetman
Telephone
01202424585
Website
www.stourfieldinfants.com

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