Pokesdown Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Livingstone Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2AS |
| Phone | 01202428982 |
| Reference Number | 139453 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 414 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.9%
Girls: 47.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 4 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 5 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.4% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Pokesdown Community Primary School | ||
| 2013-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-07-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-12-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-07-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-12-02 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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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St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
0.32 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
0.34 miles |
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Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
0.74 miles |
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Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
0.8 miles |
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Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
0.8 miles |
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King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
0.84 miles |
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ |
1.11 miles |
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Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ |
1.16 miles |
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Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
1.17 miles |
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
1.68 miles |
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Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU |
1.7 miles |
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Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
1.77 miles |
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Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
1.8 miles |
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
1.95 miles |
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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
2.01 miles |
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Queen's Park Infant Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
2.06 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
2.11 miles |
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Twynham Primary School
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH |
2.32 miles |
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St Martin's School
15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA |
2.36 miles |
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
2.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
0.27 miles |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
0.77 miles |
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
0.79 miles |
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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
0.87 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
1.38 miles |
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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.8 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
1.8 miles |
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
1.99 miles |
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
2.05 miles |
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Connie Rothman Learning Centre
Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
2.09 miles |
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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
2.1 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
2.11 miles |
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Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
2.4 miles |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
2.59 miles |
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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
3.09 miles |
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Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
3.22 miles |
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Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
3.26 miles |
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Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
3.34 miles |
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Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
3.41 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
3.93 miles |