Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

A good academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bearwood Primary and Nursery School.

Bournemouth, BH119UN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 September 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barons Road
Bearwood
Bournemouth, BH119UN
Phone
1202590703
Website
bearwood.poole.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143477
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, BH11 9UN
Website
www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
232 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
206
Free School Meals
23.9% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 101.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
206 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning, Enjoying and Succeeding Together."

Ready Respectful Safe

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design Technology EYFS Geography History Languages Mathematics Music Phonics Physical Education PSHE Reading Religious Education Science Writing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care includes Breakfast Club (7:30–8:30; paid) and Free Breakfast Club (8:30–9:00), After School Club (3:30–6:00; paid), Club Provision (3:30–4:30).

SEND Provision

Bearwood provides high-quality first teaching as the universal offer; additional support via early intervention through a graduated response; the SEN Coordinator is Mrs Olivia Lyster.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are determined by the Hamwic Education Trust as the Admissions Authority with responsibility delegated to the Governing Body. It is recommended to visit the school before applying. Places cannot be reserved and applicants must return the Local Authority Borough application by the closing date. If on the waiting list, applicants must re‑apply each June. For in-year transfers the Local Authority has 15 working days to respond. BC Council administers admissions and can advise on places.

Financial Information

Wraparound Care options include paid Breakfast Club and paid After School Club; no other specific fees are listed on the page.

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