Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, BH9 2SA · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.9/10 against 4,258 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| 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.
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 411. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Moordown St John’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel well supported. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading, fostering a positive community spirit and warm relationships between staff and pupils. However, inconsistencies in behaviour expectations and assessment practices in some subjects require attention to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are well mannered, courteous, and proud of the school’s values of "kindness, patience and joy."
- Reading is a priority, with staff ensuring pupils can "accurately decode and blend" and access books to develop their love of reading.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is identified as a "strength of the school," with learning effectively adapted.
- Leaders provide opportunities for personal development, such as the school parliament, where pupils have a "real impact locally and internationally."
- Staff feel their well-being and workload are "well considered by leaders," contributing to a supportive culture.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations of behaviour are not consistently high enough, leading to occasional disruption that impacts learning for other pupils.
- In a few curriculum subjects, assessment is not used well enough, limiting teachers' information about what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust practices known by all staff and swift collaboration with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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