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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 14 private and independent schools — 3 prep schools and 11 senior schools, ranging from day-only to full boarding. Each profile shows current fees, the latest ISI or Ofsted inspection grade, scholarships and entrance requirements. Compare side by side on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole private-schools page, or browse state primaries and state secondaries in the same borough.
Compare fees & inspections side-by-side →Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is home to 14 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 88 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.
Preparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.
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Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.
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