Broadstone First School, Broadstone

In its own words: "The Car Park on the school site is for use by staff and visitors to the site. We would ask that parents do not park in this area at any time, unless they have made a specific arrangement with the Lead Learner."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Broadstone First, we believe our aim is to prepare children for ‘a life well lived.’ We are passionate about developing the whole child and believe that in order to prepare children for ‘a life well lived’ there are four main pillars that are the foundations or cornerstones of their development."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Broadstone First School as their first choice and 217 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broadstone First School are Springdale First School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Hillbourne Primary School (0.9 miles, 90% reading, 73% maths); Rushcombe First School (1 mile, Outstanding); and Henbury View First School (1.4 miles, Good).

Broadstone First School is one of 11 schools run by Southern Education Trust, an academy trust.

9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 44 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 20 (6.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Broadstone First School has a resourced provision for autism: 20 places, 10 pupils on roll.

Broadstone First School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hamworthy Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Johns Church (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broadstone First School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (223).

Broadstone First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Broadstone First School are Broadstone Middle School (0.4 miles), Corfe Hills School (0.7 miles), Poole Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Parkstone Grammar School (1.2 miles).