Best Schools in Broadstone

How many schools are there in Broadstone?

Broadstone has 4 open schools: 2 state primary and 2 state secondary or all-through.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Broadstone are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Broadstone was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Springdale First School. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 4 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Springdale First School

Source: Ofsted

Are there grammar schools in Broadstone?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Broadstone selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

How close do you need to live to get into schools in Broadstone?

It depends on the school, and the cut-off moves every year with the number of applications. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole published how far the last place offered went at these schools: Broadstone First School, 1.528 miles for 2023 entry; Springdale First School, 1.122 miles for 2023 entry. These are the authority's own figures, not fixed boundaries.

Broadstone First SchoolSpringdale First School

Source: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole admissions booklets

How do I apply for a school place in Broadstone?

Apply to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.