Bayside Academy

About Bayside Academy

Bayside Academy is an academy sponsor led in POOLE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. It is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

197 / 270 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 June 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Turlin Road, POOLE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH16 5AH

Phone

01202685459

Head Teacher

Leanne Tucker

Website

www.bayside-academy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bayside Academy?

Bayside Academy is an academy sponsor led in POOLE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Bayside Academy have?

Bayside Academy has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bayside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bayside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2022).

How does Bayside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Bayside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bayside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bayside Academy is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.

Where is Bayside Academy?

Bayside Academy is located at Turlin Road, POOLE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH16 5AH.