SchoolScoresBaden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8UL
01202 743280 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 October 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
274 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Poole comparisons use the 12 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 73 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 68% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 187 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Poole figures pool parents at the Poole schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
178 pupils in this year group.
73% — 10 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Courthill Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Ocean Academy Poole 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lilliput CofE Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Livingstone Road Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Livingstone Road Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longfleet CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heatherlands Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Town Infant School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School?
98% of the 274 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142974.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.