The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 809
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 23.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Warr
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Bournemouth
Independent · 806m away
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Linwood School
Special school · 1.6km away
Cambian Wing College
Special school · 1.7km away
King's Park Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth a selective school?
No. Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth's Ofsted rating?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Livingstone Academy Bournemouth?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth currently has 809 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Livingstone Academy Bournemouth take?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is in Bournemouth, BH1 1PA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Livingstone Academy Bournemouth have a sixth form?
Yes, Livingstone Academy Bournemouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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