Manorside Academy
Poole, BH12 4JG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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24th 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,170 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manorside Academy 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%. A higher 16.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Theatre, play football, tennis, or dodgeball, and visit the V&A Gallery. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Musical Theatre club?
What Ofsted said about Manorside Academy
Overview
Manorside Academy is a primary school where pupils are "proud to be members" and feel safe due to staff who "listen to them." The inspection found that the school has constructed an "ambitious and logically ordered curriculum" with high expectations for behaviour and achievement, resulting in outcomes that are "in line with national expectations."
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to develop "detailed knowledge and skills that build gradually over time."
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "well organised" programme ensuring pupils receive support to "catch up quickly" if they fall behind.
- Pupils demonstrate the school values well, being "resilient, kind, respectful and unique," and move around the school in a "calm and orderly manner."
- The school offers a strong wider curriculum, particularly in music, where pupils learn to play several instruments and perform with confidence.
- Attendance is improving through positive incentives, and staff report feeling "supported and empowered" by leaders who consider their workload.
Areas to improve
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are sometimes "not measurable or achievable," leading to a lack of clarity in support and slower progress.
- Assessment in some subjects is not always used effectively to check understanding, meaning "misconceptions are not always corrected" and some pupils develop "gaps in their 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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
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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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