Winton Primary School, Bournemouth

In its own words: "We are committed to providing pupils with the cultural capital they need to become informed, thoughtful members of society. This includes a deep understanding of British values, which underpin our curriculum and school life. Pupils have many opportunities to express their views and influence school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We’re delighted to introduce you to Winton Primary and share a little about who we are and what we aim to achieve. At Winton, we strive to be a school at the heart of the community-a place where children feel happy, inspired, and fully engaged in their learning. Our goal is simple: to ensure every child succeeds."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Winton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 90% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 95 families put Winton Primary School as their first choice and 322 named it as one of their preferences, for 103 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Winton Primary School are Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Hill View Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 73% maths); St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 78% maths); and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 98% reading, 98% maths).

Winton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

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

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 58 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 17 (2%) 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.

Winton Primary School had 31 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bournemouth Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highfield Road (e-bound), 140 metres away.

In 2024/25, Winton Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Winton Primary School are Glenmoor Academy (0.5 miles), Winton Academy (0.5 miles), The Bourne Academy (0.9 miles) and Bournemouth School (1 mile).