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Hillbourne Primary School

Kitchener Crescent, Poole, BH17 7HX

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Poole where 70% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

221

Ages

4-11

FSM

40.7%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About Hillbourne Primary School

Hillbourne Primary School is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 27 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 221 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Kitchener Crescent, Poole, BH17 7HX | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hillbourne Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Hillbourne Primary School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Hillbourne Primary School)
Sept 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hillbourne Primary School)
Mar 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hillbourne Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hillbourne Primary School

What is Hillbourne Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hillbourne Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Hillbourne Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 27 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Hillbourne Primary School.

What are Hillbourne Primary School's latest exam results?

Hillbourne Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Hillbourne Primary School located?

Hillbourne Primary School is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH17 7HX).

How many pupils attend Hillbourne Primary School?

Hillbourne Primary School has around 221 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hillbourne Primary School with other schools?

View Hillbourne Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.