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King's Park Academy
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH1 4NB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum effectively develops core skills in English and mathematics but needs improvement in deeper mathematical reasoning.
Success of the Curriculum: Strong progress in core subjects, with a rich experience in science, humanities, and the arts.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school’s work to develop deeper thinking and reasoning in mathematics needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have strong progress in writing and good progress in reading and mathematics, although improvements are needed in problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Heads of year work with senior leaders to ensure timely interventions for pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding with positive attitudes towards learning and high levels of cooperation.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well-supported, ensuring progress in line with other students, with rigorous intervention monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture, bullying is rare and handled quickly. Pupils know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-structured programs promote personal well-being, healthy lifestyles, and moral issues.
Parent Feedback: Parents report confidence in the school’s ability to handle bullying and safety concerns effectively.
Parental Involvement: The school fosters strong relationships with families, inviting them to share in pupils' learning experiences.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of enrichment activities, including sports and expressive arts, with increased participation over time.
Outdoor Facilities: Activities like beach trips and shelter building help develop an understanding of risk and safety.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from a range of professional development opportunities which they value highly.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils’ strong progress overall, with room for improvement in some areas of mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Secure monitoring and feedback systems ensure ongoing improvements in teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Targets for some SEND pupils are not always precise enough to measure success accurately.
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About Us
King's Park Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 602 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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C
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 14.7 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.76% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 10% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 1 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 9.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.92% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King's Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1