Bethany Church of England Junior School
Bournemouth, BH1 4DJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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43rd 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,435 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 41% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 26% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bethany Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 308 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 35.0%? How accessible are the breakfast and after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Bethany Church of England Junior School
Overview
Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, aiming to provide ‘Inspiring learning for life, hope for the future’ through a strong Christian ethos. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy coming to school, behave well, and feel safe, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-sequenced’, helping pupils build knowledge and understanding, particularly in science, history, and geography.
- Reading is a priority; phonics teaching helps pupils catch up quickly, and they become ‘fluent, confident readers’ who ‘love to read’.
- In mathematics, teachers identify ‘small steps in learning’, helping pupils learn new knowledge systematically and challenge their thinking.
- Pupils leave as ‘well-rounded young people’ who talk confidently about equality, tolerance, and respect.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, asking ‘focused, challenging questions about the right things’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum for every subject identifies what pupils need to know clearly and by when, as this work is not fully complete in a minority of subjects.
- Leaders should adapt the mathematics curriculum so younger pupils have time to rehearse number facts and multiplication tables to improve their recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive policies, regular staff training, and prompt action taken when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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