Queen's Park Infant Academy
98%
Capacity
336
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 336 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 344 places).
Ofsted has rated Queen's Park Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracey Edwards, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
Queen's Park Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 290 applications for 88 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 91 were first-preference applications.
Queen's Park Infant Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queen's Park Infant Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Queen's Park Infant 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PU |
| Headteacher | Tracey Edwards |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 336 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 336 / 344 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
290
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
91 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Way, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PU
East Way, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PU
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