The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 688
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Daniel Forward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Wing College
Special school · 725m away
Linwood School
Special school · 862m away
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · 930m away
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 962m away
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
All-through · Grammar · 992m away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Kings Bournemouth
Independent · 1.2km away
Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Malmesbury Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malmesbury Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malmesbury Park Primary School?
Malmesbury Park Primary School currently has 688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malmesbury Park Primary School take?
Malmesbury Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malmesbury Park Primary School?
Malmesbury Park Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH8 8LU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malmesbury Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Malmesbury Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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