Ad Astra Infant School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–7253 pupils

Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, BH17 8APWebsite01202602113

Good253 pupilsAges 4–7

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Good2y ago

Inspected Dec 2023

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Ages4 - 7

Pupils253

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 7

Pupils253

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

253 / 270 (94%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Clare Tantrum

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate6.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.7%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication26 pupils (43%)

Specific Learning Difficulty13 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (11%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)15

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)21

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils253

Free school meals20.6%

English as additional language13.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.2%

White Other9.1%

Black African3.6%

Mixed Other2.4%

Other0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.8%

Asian Other0.8%

Pakistani0.8%

Black Other0.4%

Indian0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,919

total expenditure per pupil

£-481 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,884

Support staff£1,705

Premises£19

Energy£93

Learning resources£171

Income per pupil£7,287

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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