Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BH8 8LU on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
688
Capacity
642
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it serves a sizeable community of 688 pupils, but its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other schools in the area.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BH8 8LU — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Malmesbury Park Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 British39.0%
White Other13.4%
Other8.1%
Asian Indian7.8%
Black African6.4%
Mixed Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
Loading map…
50.73141, -1.86170 · BH8 8LU
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN142354
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Malmesbury Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Malmesbury Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Malmesbury Park Primary School a good school?
Malmesbury Park Primary School scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near BH8 8LU?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BH8 8LU with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.