King's Park Academy

About King's Park Academy

King's Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 603 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated King's Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Dean, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9234th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

King's Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 62 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at King's Park Academy include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, King's Park Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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