Hamworthy Park Junior School
URN: 143314 • Poole BH15 4DG
Overview
- Name
- Hamworthy Park Junior School
- URN
- 143314
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S Hill (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202677870
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashmore Crescent, Poole BH15 4DG
Summary
Hamworthy Park Junior School is a mixed academy converter located in Poole, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 455 pupils and a capacity of 480. The school is part of the Federation of Hamworthy Primary Schools, which includes Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery. This federation allows for a seamless transition for children as they progress through their educational journey, starting from the age of three in the nursery.
The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment that supports every child's potential, encapsulated in their ethos of "Every Child, Every Day, Every Possibility." The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, given the school's proximity to Hamworthy Park and the coastal environment. Facilities include extensive playgrounds, a sports field, and a swimming pool, which enhance the physical education and recreational opportunities available to students.
Hamworthy Park Junior School also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, offering open mornings and regular newsletters to keep families informed and connected. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (26.20%), the school is committed to supporting all students and fostering a sense of belonging within the local community.
The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment that supports every child's potential, encapsulated in their ethos of "Every Child, Every Day, Every Possibility." The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, given the school's proximity to Hamworthy Park and the coastal environment. Facilities include extensive playgrounds, a sports field, and a swimming pool, which enhance the physical education and recreational opportunities available to students.
Hamworthy Park Junior School also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, offering open mornings and regular newsletters to keep families informed and connected. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (26.20%), the school is committed to supporting all students and fostering a sense of belonging within the local community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Report Absence (sen)
- Report Absence (sen)
- SEND & Family Support Information (sen)
- SEND Policy & Code of Practice (sen)
- SEND Statement (sen)
- Wellbeing Events (calendar)
- Summer 2025 22 Jul 2025 (download)
- Welcome Back - September 2025 2 Sep 2025 (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 455
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 26.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 230 | 225 | 480 | 26.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 465 | 217 | 248 | 480 | 22.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 466 | 217 | 249 | 480 | 22.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 466 | 217 | 249 | 480 | 22.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 459 | 212 | 247 | 420 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 467 | 228 | 239 | 420 | 14.80 |
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