St. Martin's School

In my experience, a well respected small private school with a great academic and OFSTED reputation, where every child is an individual. Focus on traditional values. Been in the area for years and positive word of mouth ensures their success. Some schools have better facilities, but the staff at St Martin's focus on the children.

I must say that this school is one of the most caring and happy environments for a child to grow up in. Our children loved it and made so many friends and such good academic progress. The head teacher and staff are really excellent. They listen to the parents and children. 100% recommend this school from every point of view, but especially if you want a small caring family feel.

Completely Incompetent, unheard-of school. Avoid it at all costs. There are much better state schools in the area with a much better attitude towards the children thats main focus is the children rather than the money.Caroline I am talking about my daughters experience at St Martins. We found the headteacher to be completely incompetent and the school based in a house! She obviously did NOT have my daughters welfare as a priority and her main priority seemed to be the money! My daughter was traumatised for MONTHS! After her experience at St Martins. I would dread to think what other motivations she had for her obvious incompetence and disregard to my daughters wellbeing.

I question if the one negative review is bone fide as St Martins is everything a parent could wish for. It meets the highest of expectations. A small school of excellence with the best of old fashion values. The children learn in a very happy environment. There is a playground and a large field for playtime and sport. As the Bournemouth Echo once said - is this (St Martin's) Bournemouth's best kept secret.

I am actually surprised to see anything negative on this page. My son went here as did my nieces and it was such a happy time for them. The homely environment and high standards meant they flourished both academically and in confidence. All of them went on to the grammar schools and university and have rewarding and successful careers. I think we were really lucky to find this gem.

I interviewed children from St Martin's School Bournemouth, and they were so happy. Comments such as It's really nice here

Worst school we have ever been, no facilities at all, no food, no space, they turned a detached house into a school that's all. I call it a nursey rather than a school.Our son was bullied constantly and coming home with bruises all the time, school management has done nothing to resolve this, when we said if this is not resolved we have to change the school, next thing we heard from them a threatening letter with their fees for the next term because we have not given notice. I had to pay at the end for 2x schools for the same term because we didn't want our son being kicked constantly by another problem child there. We have moved to BCS school which is much better and academic, hot food, snacks, football pitch, swimming pool for the same price, our son is much happier. This school is a joke and must be really closed down. STAY AWAY AT ANY COST

I went to this school and so can say first hand what a caring and moral environment it is. It has shaped who I am, it always felt like a family with everyone looking out for each other and the teachers genuinely care about the children’s welfare and education. The teachers always took the time to explain things however many times needed and would give one to one attention, the small class sizes ensured this. As well as getting a great education, the school taught me what it is to be a good person and to be kind to others and I will always have very fond memories of my time there. I was sad to leave! I still know some of the staff there and the current headteacher is an extremely kind and genuine person who will go above and beyond to make sure the children have the best education possible.

My son had a great experience at st martins through reception to year 6, made it through the 11plus and got his place at grammar. Socially and academically great, great supporting staff notably mrs Corben!! Would highly recommend!!