Somerford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Draper Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AS |
| Phone | 01202485436 |
| Reference Number | 113736 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.78%
Girls: 49.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 6 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.5% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-03-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-11-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Mudeford Community Infants' School
Queen's Road, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HH |
0.32 miles |
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Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HP |
0.45 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA |
0.53 miles |
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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
1.11 miles |
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Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
1.41 miles |
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Burton Church of England Primary School
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY |
1.43 miles |
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Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
1.44 miles |
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
1.48 miles |
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Twynham Primary School
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH |
1.57 miles |
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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ |
2.24 miles |
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Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
2.38 miles |
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Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
2.38 miles |
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Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8JH |
2.88 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
2.98 miles |
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Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
3.1 miles |
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Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
3.26 miles |
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Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET |
3.34 miles |
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
3.39 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
3.42 miles |
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King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
3.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
0.17 miles |
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Connie Rothman Learning Centre
Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
1.01 miles |
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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.3 miles |
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Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD |
1.52 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
1.98 miles |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
2.06 miles |
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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
3.05 miles |
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
3.19 miles |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
3.2 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
3.24 miles |
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The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS |
4.04 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
4.2 miles |
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Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
4.3 miles |
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Durlston Court School
Becton Lane, New Milton, BH25 7AQ |
4.32 miles |
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
4.39 miles |
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Ballard School
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU |
4.48 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
4.6 miles |
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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
5 miles |