Ofsted school ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (South West), 38 of 41 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.7%. That is 5.5 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 32
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 41
- rank 38/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 6 | 14.6% |
| Good | 32 | 78.0% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 7.3% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 88.5% |
| Secondary | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Special | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Brent92.9%
- Blackburn with Darwen92.9%
- North Somerset92.9%
- West Northamptonshire92.6%
- Greenwich92.5%
- Medway92.5%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 38 of 41 graded state-funded schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole have?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole has 6 schools rated Outstanding and 32 rated Good, out of 41 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
- No state-funded school in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 3 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
- By phase in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole: 88.5% of 26 primary schools; 100.0% of 12 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole ranks 38 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.