Queen's Park Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9PU |
| Reference Number | 139447 |
Queen’s Park Infant Academy continues to provide a good quality of education, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and a broad curriculum that keeps pupils engaged and happy. The school has established a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing positively to their experiences. Areas such as personal development, well-being, and inclusive practices are notable strengths, with active engagement from both parents and the trust overseeing the school ensuring effective management. The curriculum is ambitious and equips pupils with essential foundational skills, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, later supporting their transition to junior school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 336 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 49 | 116 |
| 2 | 57 | 63 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.1% |
| Indian | 14.9% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Queens Park Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality pastoral support that helps pupils learn to make friends.
- A broad and engaging curriculum that includes mindfulness, faith education, and big ideas like sustainability.
- Strong leadership and management with effective support from the Coastal Learning Partnership.
- Positive relationships with parents and carers, with high satisfaction rates.
- A commitment to pupil well-being including mental health support.
- Highly inclusive practices that effectively meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always prioritize the needs of pupils who speak English as an additional language.
- Some teaching does not check pupils’ understanding adequately, leading to misconceptions not being addressed swiftly.
- In early years, interactions sometimes lack precision in modeling and extending children's language.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Queen's Park Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
0.08 miles |
|
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
0.32 miles |
|
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bemister Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1LG |
0.73 miles |
|
Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB |
0.82 miles |
|
Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
0.93 miles |
|
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SA |
0.96 miles |
|
The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE |
1.03 miles |
|
Winton Primary School
Oswald Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2TG |
1.06 miles |
|
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU |
1.14 miles |
|
St Martin's School
15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA |
1.18 miles |
|
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
1.31 miles |
|
King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
1.33 miles |
|
Hill View Primary Academy
Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5BD |
1.33 miles |
|
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ |
1.37 miles |
|
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ |
1.43 miles |
|
Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
1.45 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
1.8 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Village, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4JA |
1.85 miles |
|
Kingsleigh Primary School
Hadow Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HT |
1.9 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
1.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
0.06 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
0.31 miles |
|
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
0.39 miles |
|
Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
0.83 miles |
|
Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
1.38 miles |
|
Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
1.44 miles |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
1.48 miles |
|
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
1.58 miles |
|
Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
1.66 miles |
|
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
1.74 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
1.96 miles |
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Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
2.19 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
2.2 miles |
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Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
2.27 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
2.36 miles |
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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.9 miles |
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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.99 miles |
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Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
3.07 miles |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
3.1 miles |