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Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.7 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
253
Capacity
270
Ages
4–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid standard of education for children aged 4-7. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 29% of schools, specific academic progress data is limited. Parents can expect a nurturing environment for their young learners, though they may want to consider the school's overall performance in comparison to local options.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
White Other9.1%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
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50.74976, -1.96548 · BH17 8AP
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN141755
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.adastra.poole.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ad Astra Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Ad Astra Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2018.
Is Ad Astra Infant School a good school?
Ad Astra Infant School scores 28.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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