King's Park Academy

URN: 141671 • Bournemouth BH1 4NB

Overview

Name
King's Park Academy
URN
141671
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lauren Dean (since 2025) , Associate Principal
Telephone
01202395138
Website
Visit
Address
Ashley Road, Bournemouth BH1 4NB

Summary

King's Park Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bournemouth, serving 603 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that empowers every child to reach their full potential. The ethos centres on fostering a supportive and respectful environment, where positive behaviour is encouraged and home-school relationships are valued.

The curriculum at King's Park Academy is designed to be progressive and knowledge-rich, focusing on deep understanding and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition, which is seen as essential for unlocking learning across subjects. The school promotes reading for pleasure and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to extend learning beyond the classroom.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (29.7%), King's Park Academy prides itself on serving its local community and ensuring that all children have access to enriching educational experiences. The Principal, Mrs L Dean, invites families to engage with the school and participate in their children's learning journey.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Capacity
630
Pupils
603
Boys
306
Girls
297
FSM %
29.70
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 603 306 297 630 29.70
2024-09-11 602 313 289 630 30.40
2023-09-11 677 341 336 630 31.40
2022-09-11 677 341 336 630 31.40
2021-09-11 680 341 339 630 31.50
2020-09-11 685 339 346 630 23.40

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