Hillbourne Primary School
Poole, BH17 7HX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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27th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 1,624 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school manage class sizes with current enrolment?
What Ofsted said about Hillbourne Primary School
Overview
Hillbourne Primary School is described as a “welcoming place to learn” where “the child is at the heart of this inclusive school.” The report highlights “exceptional leadership” and an “exceptional” approach to personal development, noting that pupils feel safe and valued within a “family” atmosphere.
Strengths
- The school’s approach to “personal development is exceptional,” offering a “rich variety of opportunities” such as university visits to build aspirations.
- “Exceptional leadership at all levels” underpins the school’s success, with leaders who “go above and beyond” for pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with a strong focus on reading and oracy; children “quickly develop the listening and attention skills they need.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs “accurately identified” and “achieve well.”
- The environment is “calm and orderly,” with pupils behaving well and demonstrating respect for one another.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment “lacks precision” and does not identify whether pupils have secured necessary skills, leading to gaps in learning.
- In some subjects, curriculum implementation does not routinely help pupils build on existing knowledge, meaning “pupils do not learn as well as they should.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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