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Bournemouth Park Academy

Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5JN, Southend-on-Sea


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.0 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
562
Capacity
630
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 73% recommending the school, although there may be room for improvement in this area. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 42% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.64%Bottom 48% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.8%Top 45% UK
Parent View (63 responses)
3.6
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
I'd recommend this school
73%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
65%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.1%
Black African9.6%
White Other5.9%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.54624, 0.72135 · SS2 5JN

School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN143966
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Bournemouth Park Academy rated by Ofsted?

Bournemouth Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.

Is Bournemouth Park Academy a good school?

Bournemouth Park Academy scores 42.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Bournemouth Park Academy?

Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bournemouth Park Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near SS2 5JN?

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