The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Vanessa Webster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMuscliff Primary School
Primary · 678m away
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bournemouth School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Winton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Epiphany School's Ofsted rating?
The Epiphany School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Epiphany School?
The Epiphany School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Epiphany School take?
The Epiphany School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Epiphany School?
The Epiphany School is in Bournemouth, BH9 3PE, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Epiphany School have a sixth form?
No, The Epiphany School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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