SchoolScoresHamworthy Park Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Ashmore Crescent, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4DG
01202 677870 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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.
What parents say
42 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 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 68% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 10% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
106 pupils in this year group.
50% — 13 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 11th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 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) 8th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.4% | 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
- Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Old Town Infant School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
- Bayside Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakdale Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longfleet CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Green Infant Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yarrells Preparatory School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ocean Academy Poole 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hamworthy Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hamworthy Park Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hamworthy Park Junior School?
69% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hamworthy Park 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 143314.
- 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.