The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cheryl Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bearwood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bearwood Primary and Nursery School?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bearwood Primary and Nursery School take?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bearwood Primary and Nursery School?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is in Bournemouth, BH11 9UN, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bearwood Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Bearwood Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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