The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 38% 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
101
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Addis (Executive Head of Federation)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Quay School
Academy · 1.0km away
St Aldhelm's Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary · 1.2km away
Courthill Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.4km away
Manorside Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Livingstone Road Junior School?
Livingstone Road Junior School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Livingstone Road Junior School take?
Livingstone Road Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Livingstone Road Junior School?
Livingstone Road Junior School is in Poole, BH12 3DX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Livingstone Road Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Livingstone Road Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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