St Martin's School
Other independent school in Bournemouth (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
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At St Martin's we aim to teach our pupils the benefits of hard work and resilience both in and outside of the classroom. Great emphasis is placed on good manners, respectful conduct and demonstrating compassion for others, all within a Christian ethos.
Small class sizes lie at the core of the St Martin's philosophy, helping teachers to celebrate the uniqueness of each child and enable a personalised learning journey. Our children flourish in a friendly and supportive environment, where both effort and achievements are recognised and celebrated.
The relationship between staff and pupils is warm and respectful, and a happy purposeful atmosphere engages all learners. At St Martin's School, every child receives an individualised education, enabling them to reach their full academic potential. In the academic year of 2024-2025, of the children who elected to take the 11+ entrance exam, we celebrated a 100% pass rate.
Additionally, many of our children go on to receive scholarship offers for PE, Music and Drama at local independent secondary schools.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Choir
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Mandarin
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 113940
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1957
Governing body
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