The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 49% 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 165
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 48.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Helen Frampton (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange School
Secondary · Very close
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Primary · 509m away
Mudeford Junior School
Primary · 719m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Primary · 858m away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Twynham School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 2.1km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Somerford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Somerford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somerford Primary School?
Somerford Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somerford Primary School take?
Somerford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Somerford Primary School?
Somerford Primary School is in Christchurch, BH23 3AS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somerford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Somerford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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