Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bournemouth, BH5 2AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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25th 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,013 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pokesdown Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking, Lego, Fuze 8 Dance, Clay modeling, Film, Story/Book Writing, Pokesdown Performers, and Construction Clubs. Sports include Cricket, Mixed Football, Running, Tennis, Team Fitness, Gymnastics, Mini Cricket, and Golf. Arts and music options cover Fashion Design, Cheerleading, Chess, and Mini Tennis/Pickleball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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 specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Pokesdown Community Primary School
Overview
Pokesdown Community Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and personal development. The report describes a school where pupils feel they ‘belong to and are valuable members’ of a supportive community, underpinned by a ‘determined vision’ from leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave remarkably well’, are ‘kind to staff and one another’, and feel confident discussing concerns with adults.
- The curriculum is ‘meticulously constructed’, with reading ‘underpinning’ learning and pupils using ‘subject-specific vocabulary well’.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils confidently challenging discrimination and engaging in diverse cultural experiences.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs, including specialist teaching in the ‘Lighthouse’ provision.
- An ‘abundance of extra-curricular activities’ ensures disadvantaged pupils ‘never miss out’, fostering an ‘inclusive and aspirational approach’.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, assessment lacks the precision used in English and mathematics, causing some pupils to ‘struggle to recall the essential knowledge they have learned before’.
- The school must ensure assessment is used effectively to check understanding over time and ‘inform future learning’.
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 | 68% |
| 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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