Ad Astra Infant School
Ad Astra Infant School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–7, in Poole, BH17, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 257 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 April 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 28 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 257 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 12.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.37% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.74% | 2024/25 |
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