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Kingsleigh Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 76 places
Ranking
#11,191
of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsleigh Primary School

Kingsleigh Primary School is a large state primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, currently home to 821 pupils against a capacity of 840, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a significant level of socio-economic diversity in the intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 128 applications for 76 places, with 71 of those coming as first preferences. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.68, meaning for every place available, nearly two families applied. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 3 through to 11, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Suzy Hayward and was most recently inspected by Ofsted in February 2025.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHadow Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HT
HeadteacherSuzy Hayward
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils821
Free School Meals (FSM)34.9%
School Capacity821 / 840 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirBook ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsleigh Primary School

Kingsleigh Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.