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King's Park Academy

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 62 places
Ranking
#9,234
of 13,686 nationally

About King's Park Academy

King's Park Academy, a state primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, sits firmly in the middle of the pack when it comes to headline academic metrics. Its key stage 2 results show 56% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is seven percentage points below the local authority average of 63%. This places the school 40th out of 66 primaries in the area, putting it in the bottom half of the league table. However, the picture is more nuanced than a single ranking suggests. The school is heavily oversubscribed, receiving 123 applications for just 62 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with only 31 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests local parents see something beyond the raw exam scores.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NB
HeadteacherLauren Dean
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils603
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity603 / 630 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsDanceNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:50-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:50

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Park Academy

King's Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.