Hamworthy Park Junior School
Poole, BH15 4DG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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44th 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,470 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamworthy Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 458 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 maths? What specific learning outcomes does the Year 6 residential aim to achieve? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 4.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Hamworthy Park Junior School
Overview
Hamworthy Park Junior School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are highly motivated and strive to meet the school’s ‘being brilliants’ expectations. The curriculum is coherently designed with ‘golden threads’ such as aspiration and citizenship, building successfully on prior learning from the federated infant school. Pupils benefit from effective pastoral support, including clubs that reduce anxiety and improve attendance, while staff are noted as being well supported by the trust.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘coherently designed and well sequenced’, with effective strategies in mathematics and reading that have led to improved published outcomes.
- Pupils are ‘respectful and kind to one another’ and show strong attitudes to learning, supported by fair and consistent application of school rules.
- Pastoral support is ‘highly effective’, with specific initiatives like ‘Troopers’ and ‘Shining Stars’ clubs helping to reduce anxiety and boost attendance.
- Staff deliver the curriculum with ‘accuracy and confidence’ due to invested development in subject knowledge, particularly in core subjects.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is ‘progressive’ and helps pupils develop a secure understanding of discrimination and equality.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities in some foundation subjects do not match intended curriculum outcomes, hindering pupils’ ability to secure key knowledge.
- The curriculum is not always adapted to match the individual starting points of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing them from building on existing knowledge.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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