Haymoor Junior School
Poole, BH17 8WG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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22nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 2,601 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haymoor Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Rippa Rugby, take a Year 6 trip to the River Piddle, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare Year 6 pupils for the River Piddle trip?
What Ofsted said about Haymoor Junior School
Overview
Haymoor Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The institution maintains high expectations for behaviour, ensuring pupils feel safe and value the strong pastoral support provided. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education and experiences offered, highly recommending the school.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum" that builds coherently so pupils "know more and remember more over time."
- Pupils benefit from an "exceptionally well-planned range of experiences" that develop their interests, talents, and "cultural capital."
- There is a strong moral code; pupils are respectful, understand that "people are different," and know all should be treated equally.
- Staff have an accurate understanding of barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- The school is "passionate about reading," with a well-stocked library and texts that reflect diversity, helping most pupils read accurately and fluently.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of reading and mathematics is not consistently based on secure subject knowledge, meaning some pupils do not receive the precise teaching needed for fluency.
- The curriculum is not always implemented as leaders intend, preventing pupils from always achieving the "ambitious aims of the curriculum."
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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