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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.1 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
257
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 46% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 87% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 21% of schools, indicating room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
97%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
75%
Behaviour is good
74%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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50.77047, -1.93710 · BH11 9UN
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN143477
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bearwood Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.
Is Bearwood Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School scores 21.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bearwood Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bearwood Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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