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Bovington Academy
Holt Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6LE, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 88.8, indicating it outperforms 89% of schools in terms of local context. However, the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.6%
Location
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50.69861, -2.24520 · BH20 6LE
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN147264
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Bovington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bovington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Bovington Academy a good school?
Bovington Academy scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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