The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 560
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- MUSCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Fenby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Epiphany School
Primary · 678m away
Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · 961m away
Bournemouth School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Muscliff Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Muscliff Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Muscliff Primary School?
Muscliff Primary School currently has 560 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Muscliff Primary School take?
Muscliff Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Muscliff Primary School?
Muscliff Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH8 0AB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Muscliff Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Muscliff Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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