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Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
372
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 96% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, but parents might want to consider how it can further enhance academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.5%
White Other29.0%
Black African15.3%
Asian Indian6.7%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Other3.0%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.72788, -1.84972 · BH1 4DJ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN142100
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bethanyjunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bethany Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Bethany Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Bethany Church of England Junior School a good school?
Bethany Church of England Junior School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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