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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PUPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
91 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Queen's Park Infant Academy

Queen's Park Infant Academy was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, a step down from the Outstanding it received in 2008, though an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school 'remains Good'. For a school that only covers Reception to Year 2, the most telling academic metric is how well it prepares children for the next stage. The school serves 336 pupils in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and its local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes sits at 63. While Queen's Park itself doesn't produce KS2 results, its feeder reputation matters: the school is heavily oversubscribed, with 290 applications for 88 places in the 2025/26 intake, and 64 of those went to first-preference families. That demand suggests local parents trust the early-years foundation it provides.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEast Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PU
HeadteacherTracey Edwards
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity336 / 344 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryDanceSwimmingGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

After-school care

15:10-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen's Park Infant Academy

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