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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Linwood School (68.6)
- St Thomas Garnet's School (63.9)
- Tregonwell Academy (53.6)
- Kings Bournemouth (53.0)
- Cambian Wing College (48.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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