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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH11 9UN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is well planned; reading books match sounds children know
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers have developed a curriculum that inspires pupils and makes them think
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum needs to be more challenging for the most able pupils
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils quickly catch up when they do not achieve as expected
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, work hard, and ask questions to understand more
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers are quick to identify struggles and plan small steps helping pupils with SEND achieve well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff quickly sort out any issues that arise
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective work on emotional well-being and strong safeguarding measures
Parent Feedback: Most parents rate the school highly and recommend it
Parental Involvement: A few parents desire better communication with leaders when concerns are raised
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like street dance, martial arts, and cheerleading which enthuse pupils
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and inspire pupils
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching prepares pupils well for the next step in their education
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teachers deal with misunderstandings effectively as they happen
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About Us
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 206 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Regarding your interest in Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, we thank you. You may get a feel for our school from our website, where our mission statement guides everything we do and who we are as a school. Our curriculum and our lively learning environment demonstrate our goal of being a thriving learning community. Our school provides a curriculum that inspires and motivates our students to excel as lifelong learners. By fostering resiliency, teamwork, challenge, cooperation, independence, and high levels of success, we hope to cultivate this. From EYFS to Year 6, our curriculum has been created to ensure that both skills and knowledge are developed across each year group.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.76% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 10 | 10% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
