The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 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
- 484
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Simmons (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Bournemouth School
Secondary · Very close
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 409m away
Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · 619m away
The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School
Secondary · 768m away
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Secondary · 768m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cambian Wing College
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Queen's Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queen's Park Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen's Park Academy?
Queen's Park Academy currently has 484 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen's Park Academy take?
Queen's Park Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queen's Park Academy?
Queen's Park Academy is in Bournemouth, BH8 9PU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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