Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Poole, BH14 8UL · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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14th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 4,205 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2025. In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 718 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the school at 718 pupils against a capacity of 720, how does the admissions process handle applications when places are nearly full? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since March 2025? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Overview
The inspection confirms that Baden-Powell and St Peter’s Church of England Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a “welcoming, inclusive” environment where pupils behave “exceptionally well” and demonstrate a “high level of respect.” Leaders have a “clear understanding of the school’s strengths” and a “sharp focus on areas for further development.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed to be broad and ambitious,” with teachers possessing “strong subject knowledge” who explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils enjoy reading, supported by initiatives like the ‘Baden-Powell 100 Reads Challenge’, and those needing additional help “quickly catch up with their peers.”
- The school “accurately identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” enabling them to learn the curriculum well.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils understanding how to keep themselves safe and demonstrating “tolerance and personal responsibility.”
- Pupils are “active citizens” who run charity events and eco-schools projects, showing they understand how to “make a difference.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment routines must be used more effectively to “accurately identify pupils’ starting points or gaps in their knowledge and understanding.”
- Teachers need to ensure “immediate adaptations” are made to resolve misconceptions or provide appropriate challenge when gaps are identified.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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