Malmesbury Park Primary School
107%
Capacity
688
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Malmesbury Park Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 688 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 642 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Malmesbury Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Forward, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8441st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Malmesbury Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 207 applications for 88 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Malmesbury Park Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Malmesbury Park Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU |
| Headteacher | Daniel Forward |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 688 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 688 / 642 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8441st of 13,686
Nationally
811th of 1,469
In South West
36th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
207
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lowther Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU
Lowther Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU
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