Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth, BH8 0AB · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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17th 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,450 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Muscliff Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 528 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Muscliff Primary School
Overview
Muscliff Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school with a strong ethos where pupils are ‘eager to learn’, behave well, and feel safe. Leaders provide effective strategic direction, and the curriculum is generally broad and ambitious, though precision in planning varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘warm’ relationships with staff and understand school expectations, resulting in a ‘calm and orderly’ environment.
- The teaching of reading is ‘effective’, with almost all pupils becoming ‘accurate readers’ by the end of Year 1 through systematic phonics checks.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and receive tailored support, allowing them to ‘progress through the curriculum successfully’.
- Attendance has shown ‘demonstrable improvement’, and pupils develop independence and responsibility from a young age.
- Leaders and trustees show a ‘clear drive for improvement’ with ‘no complacency’, ensuring staff workload and well-being are prioritised.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school must outline ‘precisely the content of the curriculum or the sequence in which it is taught’ so pupils can build confidently on prior knowledge.
- Assessment methods in some subjects are ‘underdeveloped’ and do not always identify gaps in pupils’ understanding; the school needs to ensure assessment ‘accurately evaluates pupils’ understanding over time’.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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