Boorley Park is a primary school in Botley, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Boorley Park currently has around 318 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Boorley Park Primary School, Botley, SO32 2SH |
| Website: | www.boorleypark.org |
| Telephone: | 01489737970 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sarah Cunningham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147066 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 318 |
| Number of Boys: | 158 |
| Number of Girls: | 160 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.30% | 265 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 10 |
| African | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boorley Park Boorley Park Primary School , 7 Nairn Road SO32 2SH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School 52 High Street , Botley SO30 2EA | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curdridge Primary School Church Lane , Curdridge SO32 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Durley Brook Road , Durley SO32 2AR | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park School Sika Avenue , Hedge End SO30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhill Preparatory School Brook Lane , SO30 2ER | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine School Church Lane , Curdbridge SO32 2DR | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.