Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth, BH8 9PU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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7th 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,248 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| 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.
Queen's Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Queen's Park Academy
Overview
Queen’s Park Academy is described as an “inviting school where everyone gets along,” with pupils thriving in a “friendly and nurturing atmosphere.” The report highlights that pupils’ published outcomes exceed national expectations and that the school fosters personal growth “exceptionally well,” resulting in an Outstanding judgement for personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high attendance and behave sensibly, motivated by house points and ‘100 star badges’.
- The school has crafted a “broad and ambitious curriculum” where pupils successfully connect prior learning to new content.
- Personal development is exemplary, with pupils showing ‘grit’ and ‘trust’, and engaging in charitable work and leadership roles.
- Staff morale is high, supported by a culture where “everyone matters” and workload is managed effectively.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with systems in place to deal with rare incidents of bullying and racism.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not routinely correct handwriting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, hindering writing accuracy.
- Learning is occasionally not adapted well enough for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing them from securing curriculum 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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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