The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 41 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 26 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 722
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Rusling (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Independent · 882m away
Courthill Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.5km away
Livingstone Road Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School currently has 722 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School take?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is in Poole, BH14 8UL, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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