Bovington Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bovington Academy.

Wareham, BH206LE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holt Road
Bovington
Wareham, BH206LE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147264
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Holt Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6LE
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
15.6% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bovington Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 103.0
2024 100.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A place to belong, a place to believe, a place to achieve…"

Self-worth Engagement Purpose

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Liesel Muraro expresses pride in Bovington Academy and a commitment to nurturing each child's potential within a caring, inclusive and evolving school community.

Facilities

Forest School Creator Space 3D printers Chromebooks Extensive grounds

Curriculum Highlights

No Limits Curriculum Applied Learning Careers and Employability plan Creator Space Cultural Capital Plan Beach Club Forest School 3D printers Chromebooks

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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