Pokesdown Community Primary School

URN: 139453 • Bournemouth BH5 2AS

Overview

Name
Pokesdown Community Primary School
URN
139453
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
POKESDOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
47.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Bayliss (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202428982
Website
Visit
Address
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth BH5 2AS

Summary

Pokesdown Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bournemouth, serving a total of 417 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole local authority and has a free school meal percentage of 20.10%, indicating a diverse student body. The school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to thrive academically and socially.

The curriculum at Pokesdown is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on early years learning and subject-specific development. The school emphasizes its ethos of community aspiration, aiming to equip students with the skills and values needed for future success. Parents can find detailed information about the curriculum and learning values on the school's website.

Pokesdown Community Primary School actively engages with its community, hosting events such as a Summer Fair and offering school tours for prospective parents. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families feel connected and informed about their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
POKESDOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
420
Pupils
417
Boys
216
Girls
201
FSM %
20.10
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 417 216 201 420 20.10
2024-09-11 414 219 195 420 22.20
2023-09-11 411 202 209 420 23.10
2022-09-11 411 202 209 420 23.10
2021-09-11 415 200 215 420 21.90
2020-09-11 405 192 213 420 21.50

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