The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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 55 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
- 603
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Dean (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 605m away
Park School
Independent · 649m away
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · 734m away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 832m away
Cambian Wing College
Special school · 1.2km away
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is King's Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
King's Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Park Academy?
King's Park Academy currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Park Academy take?
King's Park Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King's Park Academy?
King's Park Academy is in Bournemouth, BH1 4NB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, King's Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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