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Ringwood, Hampshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

5 state primary schools within 2 miles and 3 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BH24, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of BH24 is the average position of the 16 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near BH24

5 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BH24, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Ringwood Church of England Infant School

    State primary · Church of England · Ringwood · 0.13 miles

    73of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.13 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.7 of 20 points

      0.13 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Ives Primary & Nursery School

    State primary · Ringwood · 1.6 miles

    71of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · places reached 2.60 miles in 2026 · results: top 3% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.8 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.60 miles away; this school is 1.62 miles from the middle of BH24, closer than that. 2 applicants were refused a place. Dorset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Ringwood Junior School

    State primary · Ringwood · 0.17 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.17 miles · results: better than 44% of schools in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.17 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Poulner Infant School and Nursery

    State primary · Ringwood · 1.2 miles

    59of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 1.2 miles · absence 4.7% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Poulner Junior School

    State primary · Ringwood · 1.2 miles

    56of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 39% in England · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near BH24

3 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BH24, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Ringwood School Academy

    State secondary · Ringwood · 0.32 miles

    81of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.32 miles · results: top 25% in England

    How it scored 81
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.7 of 20 points

      0.32 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 14.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Emmanuel Church of England Middle School

    State secondary · Church of England · Verwood · 4.6 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 5.3% (similar schools 7.4%) · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. West Moors Middle School

    State secondary · Ferndown · 4.2 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 23 on average · absence 10.3% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.4 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of BH24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 11.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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