The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 481
- FSM
- 10.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Chris Jackson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Avonwood Primary School a selective school?
No. Avonwood Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Avonwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Avonwood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avonwood Primary School?
Avonwood Primary School currently has 481 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avonwood Primary School take?
Avonwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Avonwood Primary School?
Avonwood Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH7 6NB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avonwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Avonwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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