Bovington Academy is a primary school in Wareham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bovington Academy currently has around 287 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Holt Road, Wareham, BH20 6LE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Graves |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113680 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 333 |
| Number of Pupils: | 287 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 148 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovington Academy Holt Road , Bovington BH20 6LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bovington Academy Holt Road , Bovington BH20 6LE | 3out of 4 | 4 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Folly Lane , Wool BH20 6DS | 2out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Folly Lane , Wool BH20 6DS | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wool Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School High Street , Wool BH20 6BT | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovington Middle School Cologne Road , Bovington BH20 6NU | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School Dorset School Road , Bovington BH20 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd The Walled Garden , Moreton DT2 8RH | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.