Park School

URN: 113939 • Bournemouth BH8 9BJ

Overview

Name
Park School
URN
113939
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
38.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nadia Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202396640
Website
Visit
Address
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BJ

Summary

Park School is an independent preparatory school located in Bournemouth, Dorset, serving a mixed-gender student body of 349 pupils. Established in 1928, the school is situated on Queens Park South Drive, making it easily accessible for families in the city and surrounding areas. With a current capacity of 420, Park School prides itself on a family-oriented ethos that promotes the happiness, welfare, and success of each pupil.

The curriculum at Park School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects alongside lessons in technology, languages, the arts, and personal development. The school employs differentiated teaching methods to cater to individual learning needs, ensuring that all students, whether excelling or requiring additional support, can thrive. A comprehensive sports and activities programme further contributes to the development of self-reliant and confident learners.

Park School's commitment to its values—Polite, Ambitious, Resilient, and Kind (P.A.R.K.)—is integral to its educational approach. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to build friendships and develop skills that will serve them well in their future educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
0 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
349
Boys
189
Girls
160
FSM %
Open date
1957-10-22
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 349 189 160 420
2024-09-11 356 201 155 420
2023-09-11 381 204 177 420 0.00
2022-09-11 381 204 177 420 0.00
2021-09-11 370 195 175 420 0.00
2020-09-11 376 204 172 420 0.00

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