The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Tucker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Turlin Road, Bayside Academy, POOLE, Dorset, BH16 5AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYarrells Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Upton Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Upton Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Millie College
Special school · 2.1km away
The Cornerstone Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lytchett Minster School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bayside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bayside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bayside Academy?
Bayside Academy currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bayside Academy take?
Bayside Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bayside Academy?
Bayside Academy is in POOLE, BH16 5AH, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bayside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bayside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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