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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
#8,441
of 13,686 nationally

About Malmesbury Park Primary School

Malmesbury Park Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 86 first-preference applications for just 88 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 207 total applications making it significantly oversubscribed at a ratio of 2.35 applicants per place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage to confirm this directly. The school is a large state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with 688 pupils on roll against a capacity of 642, meaning it is operating slightly over its official number. Headteacher Daniel Forward leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that also offers nursery provision. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2022, rated the school Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That rating has been consistent since at least the previous inspection in 2015, which also awarded a Good overall effectiveness.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLowther Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU
HeadteacherDaniel Forward
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils688
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity688 / 642 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Malmesbury Park 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.