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Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where 58% of pupils meet expectations. Additionally, the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 81% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive reputation among parents. However, only 15% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there is room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.1%
White Other13.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.72785, -1.82319 · BH5 2AS
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN139453
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pokesdown Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pokesdown Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Pokesdown Community Primary School a good school?
Pokesdown Community Primary School scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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