St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Clement's Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4DZ |
| Reference Number | 142102 |
St Clement’s and St John’s Church of England Infant School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in November 2017. The school prides itself on providing a friendly and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and supported by staff who know them well. The school's ethos is rooted in core values that promote confidence, compassion, creativity, and curiosity, which positively influence pupils' behavior and engagement in learning. Noteworthy is the well-planned and broad curriculum that allows pupils to revisit and apply prior knowledge effectively, particularly in reading, where pupils develop strong skills from an early age.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 189 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.74%
Girls: 50.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.3% |
| White, Other | 28.6% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Indian | 9.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2004 | Full inspection |
| 24 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Inclusive environment where all pupils feel safe.
- High expectations set by staff for pupil behavior.
- Well-supported pupils with special educational needs.
- Broad curriculum with regular opportunities for revisiting learning.
- Engaging enrichment activities linked to the curriculum.
- Positive attitudes towards reading across the student body.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear identification of important knowledge.
- Leaders do not have a sufficient overview for subject-specific support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ |
0.09 miles |
|
King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
0.38 miles |
|
Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
0.57 miles |
|
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU |
0.6 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
0.78 miles |
|
Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
1.07 miles |
|
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
1.11 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
1.2 miles |
|
St Martin's School
15 Stokewood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA |
1.27 miles |
|
Queen's Park Infant Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.37 miles |
|
Queen's Park Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.38 miles |
|
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bemister Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1LG |
1.51 miles |
|
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
1.6 miles |
|
Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
1.8 miles |
|
Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
1.8 miles |
|
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
1.8 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Somerville Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LH |
1.86 miles |
|
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SA |
1.99 miles |
|
Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB |
2.12 miles |
|
Winton Primary School
Oswald Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2TG |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
0.94 miles |
|
Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
1.07 miles |
|
Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
1.1 miles |
|
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
1.14 miles |
|
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
1.17 miles |
|
Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
1.29 miles |
|
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
1.33 miles |
|
Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
1.34 miles |
|
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
1.43 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
1.52 miles |
|
Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
2.21 miles |
|
Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
2.24 miles |
|
Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
2.3 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
2.48 miles |
|
Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
2.89 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
2.9 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
2.97 miles |
|
Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
3.06 miles |
|
Connie Rothman School
Christchurch Community Church, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
3.17 miles |
|
The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
3.31 miles |