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Schools · Beacon Heath
Schools in the parish of Lytchett Minster and Upton
4 schools in the parish of Lytchett Minster and Upton, plus 6 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Lytchett Minster and Upton, which includes Beacon Heath. There are no separate figures for Beacon Heath. What each figure covers
In the area
4
Nearby (5 km)
6
Pupils in area
2,463
Phases
3
SecondaryPrimaryOtherCentre of Beacon Heath
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Minster School | Foundation school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 1624 | BH16 6JD |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Infant School | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 250 | BH16 5LQ |
| Upton Junior School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 351 | BH16 5NQ |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 238 | BH16 5EU |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcombe First School Primary | Community school | Outstanding Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 313 | 2.4 km |
| Henbury View First School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 148 | 2.5 km |
| Bayside Academy Primary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 180 | 2.8 km |
| Graduately Developing Futures Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 23 | 3 km |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 484 | 3 km |
| Castle Court School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 227 | 3 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).