How many pupils does Somerford Primary School have?

Somerford Primary School has 165 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Somerford Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Somerford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021).

How does Somerford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

41% of pupils at Somerford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Somerford Primary School?

Somerford Primary School is located at Draper Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AS.

Somerford Primary School

Draper Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AS

Good

Inspected 16 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

41%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

165

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Somerford Primary School

Somerford Primary School is a community school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 165 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 165 / 210 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

46.7%

Free school meals

11.8%

EAL

6.1%

SEN support

35.8%

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)

41%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

20.4%

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.

9.78

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

16.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

11.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£52,943

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,691 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.89

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£11,013

Spend per pupil

£10,391

Income per pupil

39%

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: Draper Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AS
Phone: 01202485436
Executive Headteacher: Helen Frampton
Website: http://www.somerford.dorset.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somerford Primary School?: Somerford Primary School is a community school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Somerford Primary School have?: Somerford Primary School has 165 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Somerford Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Somerford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021).
How does Somerford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 41% of pupils at Somerford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Somerford Primary School?: Somerford Primary School is located at Draper Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AS.

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