Stourfield Junior School
Bournemouth, BH6 5JG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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10th 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,948 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stourfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Karate, Mindfulness, Music, Film, and Tae Kwon Do clubs, as well as upper school choirs. Sports include football, rugby, quad kids, rounders, netball, and cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Stourfield Junior School
Overview
Stourfield Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged good for overall effectiveness. Pupils demonstrate “genuine pride in being part of school life” and benefit from a broad curriculum that prepares them well for secondary school. The school successfully embeds its values of “respect, resilience and responsibility,” fostering confidence and good behaviour among its student body.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics,” supported by a strong focus on basics such as multiplication table recall and phonics.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced in most subjects,” allowing staff to build pupils’ knowledge progressively, for example by linking statistics to geography topics.
- There is an “extensive programme to develop pupils’ character,” which builds confidence and teaches responsible decision-making through the promotion of fundamental British values.
- Most pupils “attend well, or their attendance is improving,” due to close collaboration between the school, families, and external agencies.
- Staff subject knowledge is continually improving through trust development programmes, ensuring decisions make a “positive difference.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that teaching for pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) is implemented effectively, as current support is “in its infancy” and a minority do not receive precise help.
- Teaching needs to more consistently address pupils’ misconceptions and individual targets to prevent gaps in knowledge for a minority of learners.
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 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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