The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- POKESDOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Alison Bayliss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pokesdown Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pokesdown Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pokesdown Community Primary School?
Pokesdown Community Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pokesdown Community Primary School take?
Pokesdown Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pokesdown Community Primary School?
Pokesdown Community Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH5 2AS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pokesdown Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pokesdown Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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