Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West · BH14 9JY
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School takes children from their earliest years right through to the end of primary, offering a continuous journey from age two to eleven. With around 260 pupils, it is a small, close-knit independent school in Poole where families can expect staff to know each child well. The school holds a Christian character and was judged excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated its provision for personal development as excellent. It is a day school, so there is no boarding option.
260
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£13,485
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 260
- Location
- Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Website
- https://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01202 714110
Headteacher
Head Mrs Karen Wyborn
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Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded the school its highest grade of excellent, a strong endorsement of the quality of teaching and pupil achievement across the prep years. Around 7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting that additional needs are identified and catered for within a small-school setting. The compact roll allows close attention to individual progress as children move towards the 11+ stage.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.92%
- EHC plans
- 1.92%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,785 - £13,485
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A small, all-through prep with a top ISI rating and an equal focus on academics and personal development. Well suited to families wanting a settled, nurturing environment from the early years to age eleven.
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Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School located?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School is located at St Osmund’s Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Poole, BH14 9JY.
What type of school is Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School has approximately 260 pupils on roll.
What is Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.