Classpot

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8ULPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,344
of 13,686 nationally

About Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

If you're a parent considering Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, the feedback from other families is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 98% of parents said they would recommend the school. The survey, which gathered 274 responses, shows particularly strong feelings on safety and communication: 85% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 87% strongly agreed the school keeps them aware of what their child will learn. The school is also heavily oversubscribed, with 722 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, suggesting it is a popular choice for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This level of demand, combined with the high parent satisfaction, indicates a school that has built a strong reputation locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8UL
HeadteacherRachel Rusling
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils722
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity722 / 720 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 274 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Feb 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingDanceGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChessFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: bpspjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.