SchoolScoresBethany CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4DJ
01202 393570 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 March 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
84 pupils in this year group.
35% — 28 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.5% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.7% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 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
- St Clement's and St John's CofE Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- King's Park Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avonwood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pokesdown Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St James' CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Park Infant Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bethany CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bethany CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 March 2022.
How did Bethany CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142100.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.