Stourfield Infant School — Primary School in Bournemouth

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Stourfield Infant School

Bournemouth, BH6 5JS

221 Pupils

360 Capacity

5–7 Age Range

10.90% FSM %

119 Boys

102 Girls

About Stourfield Infant School

Stourfield Infant School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Pauline Sweetman.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Bournemouth East
Ward	West Southbourne
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	TWYNHAM LEARNING
Opened	01-10-2012
UKPRN	10038716
URN	138815
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Rachel Colyer	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2017	04/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katherine Apps	Local Governor	08/11/2023	07/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Andrew Bentley	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Karen Dash	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Pauline Sweetman	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Green	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	19/09/2023	19/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Stourfield Junior School

0 km • Bournemouth

Other

St James' Church of England Primary Academy

0.97 km • Bournemouth

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Tregonwell Academy

1.26 km • Bournemouth

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Pokesdown Community Primary School

1.29 km • Bournemouth

Other

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

1.41 km • Bournemouth

Other

Avonbourne Girls Academy

1.41 km • Bournemouth

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Stourfield Infant School?

Stourfield Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does Stourfield Infant School have?

Stourfield Infant School has 221 pupils, with a capacity of 360.

What is the age range at Stourfield Infant School?

Stourfield Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.

Who is the headteacher at Stourfield Infant School?

The Headteacher at Stourfield Infant School is Mrs Pauline Sweetman.

Where is Stourfield Infant School located?

Stourfield Infant School is at Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5JS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does Stourfield Infant School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Stourfield Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Stourfield Infant School currently open?

Stourfield Infant School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Pauline Sweetman

Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5JS

01202424585

www.stourfieldinfants.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 138815

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026