Kingsleigh Primary School
Bournemouth, BH10 5HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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30th 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 — 6.0/10 against 1,964 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsleigh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Train Hard Parkour and Fresh Air Club, or participate in sports including boxercise, parkour, dodgeball, dance, cricket, tennis, athletics, and football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 779 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Fresh Air Club curriculum? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Kingsleigh Primary School
Overview
Kingsleigh Primary School is a large academy where new leadership has helped stabilise the environment following a period of instability. The report describes a school with high expectations where pupils behave well, enjoy learning, and demonstrate significant improvement in their knowledge and recall.
Strengths
- Pupils display strong behaviour, listening attentively and following instructions, driven by a culture of "respect, belonging and aspiration".
- The curriculum is "ambitious and coherent", with core subjects like mathematics and early reading delivered effectively, ensuring pupils "know more and remember more".
- Reading provision is strong, with staff teaching phonics with "confidence and accuracy" and older pupils enjoying recommended reads.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well, supported by accurate identification of needs and effective provisions such as ‘The Cove’ and ‘Rockpool’.
- Strong pastoral support focuses on mental health and well-being, helping vulnerable pupils manage emotions and prepare for learning.
Areas to improve
- Teaching in the wider curriculum is "too variable in quality and impact" compared to core subjects, meaning pupils "do not learn as well as they could" in some areas.
- The school must develop staff’s understanding of effective pedagogy across all subjects and age groups, including the early years.
- Strategic oversight by governors has not been consistently strong, though training is helping them monitor work with "greater rigour".
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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