Schools in Bournemouth
Moving to Bournemouth? These are the schools closest to the centre of Bournemouth, Dorset — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by BCP Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Westbourne, Boscombe and Southbourne.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Bournemouth centre
- 0.2 mi
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · BH2 5LH
- 0.7 mi
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
All-through · BH1 1PA
- 1.3 mi
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Primary · BH8 8LU
- 1.6 mi
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · BH12 1PG
- 1.6 mi
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · BH1 4DJ
- 1.7 mi
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · BH1 4DZ
- 1.8 mi
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · BH9 1LG
- 2.0 mi
Winton Academy
Secondary · BH10 4HT
- 2.0 mi
Talbot Primary School
Primary · BH12 5ED
- 2.0 mi
Glenmoor Academy
Secondary · BH10 4EX
- 2.0 mi
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · BH10 4JA
- 2.0 mi
King's Park Academy
Primary · BH1 4NB
These are the schools nearest the centre of Bournemouth. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Bournemouth postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Bournemouth. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Bournemouth?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Bournemouth?
- You apply through BCP Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.