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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU

Good

Inspected 15 March 2022

Good
Ofsted
51%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
688
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Malmesbury Park Primary School

Malmesbury Park Primary School is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 688 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 48.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
688 / 642 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
15 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.3%
Free school meals
48.8%
EAL
6.0%
SEN support
14.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%
Expected standard (RWM)
2%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
23.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24
26.04
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£47,138
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 6% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,574 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,913
Spend per pupil
£6,494
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU
Phone
01202291227
Headteacher
Nicola Smith

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
[261014A] Nursery Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£26,016 - £26,847 (FTE) · · NJC Grade 3, Point 4-6
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Headteacher
[261014] Headteacher
PermanentFull time£84,699 - £98,106 · · Leadership Scale L21 - L27
Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Malmesbury Park Primary School?
Malmesbury Park Primary School is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Malmesbury Park Primary School have?
Malmesbury Park Primary School has 688 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Malmesbury Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malmesbury Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).
How does Malmesbury Park Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
51% of pupils at Malmesbury Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Malmesbury Park Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Malmesbury Park Primary School is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Malmesbury Park Primary School?
Malmesbury Park Primary School is located at Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8LU.

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