Avonwood Primary School

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

Bournemouth, BH76NB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
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
Harewood Avenue
Bournemouth, BH76NB
Phone
1202727910
Website
avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148357
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NB
Website
www.avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
515
Free School Meals
11.5% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.8 (12.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 108.0
2024 108.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
64
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
515 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"it starts with one!"

Life Interconnected Family Past Earth Peace Love Future

Earth Charter-inspired ethos; United Learning framework; Christian roots; inclusive environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Chris Jackson welcomes families and highlights Avonwood’s focus on inspiring wonder and intellectual curiosity, a knowledge-rich curriculum, a love of reading, Ofsted Outstanding status, Earth Charter ethos, and Framework for Excellence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art club Coding club Sports clubs

Sports

Athletics Sports matches

Facilities

Outdoor performance amphitheatre Purpose-built hall/theatre stage Extensive outdoor spaces State-of-the-art facilities (new build)

Curriculum Highlights

Powerful knowledge: carefully sequenced knowledge in discrete subjects Reading for pleasure central; daily Drop Everything and Read sessions Reading progression mapped with exposure to diverse genres and authors Earth Charter principles referenced throughout the curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is available via Avonwood+ (before and after school provision).

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