Muscliff Primary School
URN: 142436 • Bournemouth BH8 0AB
Overview
- Name
- Muscliff Primary School
- URN
- 142436
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MUSCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Fenby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202549654
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broadway Lane, Bournemouth BH8 0AB
Summary
Muscliff Primary School, located in Bournemouth, is a mixed academy converter catering to 560 pupils, with a capacity for 630. Established in 1997, the school has developed a strong community ethos, emphasizing moral values and a forward-thinking approach to education. The school aims to respond to the evolving needs of its students while maintaining a commitment to its core principles, encapsulated in the ‘Muscliff Way.’
The curriculum at Muscliff is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging children to thrive academically and socially. The school prides itself on its positive atmosphere and strong moral purpose, which guides its educational practices. Muscliff Primary School was last inspected by OFSTED in May 2024, receiving a 'Good' rating across all areas.
With a focus on community engagement, Muscliff Primary School invites parents and families to be involved in their children's education. The school promotes a range of extracurricular activities and values open communication, ensuring that all stakeholders feel connected and supported within the school community.
The curriculum at Muscliff is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging children to thrive academically and socially. The school prides itself on its positive atmosphere and strong moral purpose, which guides its educational practices. Muscliff Primary School was last inspected by OFSTED in May 2024, receiving a 'Good' rating across all areas.
With a focus on community engagement, Muscliff Primary School invites parents and families to be involved in their children's education. The school promotes a range of extracurricular activities and values open communication, ensuring that all stakeholders feel connected and supported within the school community.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability and Inclusion at Muscliff Primary (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Park Academy (74.4)
- Avonwood Primary School (73.9)
- Stourfield Junior School (72.7)
- Pokesdown Community Primary School (70.2)
- Stourfield Infant School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MUSCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 560
- Boys
- 283
- Girls
- 277
- FSM %
- 19.80
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 560 | 283 | 277 | 630 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 579 | 303 | 276 | 630 | 19.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 623 | 322 | 301 | 630 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 623 | 322 | 301 | 630 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 624 | 318 | 306 | 630 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 621 | 319 | 302 | 630 | 16.30 |
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