Hamworthy Park Junior School is a primary school in Poole, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Hamworthy Park Junior School currently has around 455 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 26.2% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.1%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ashmore Crescent, Poole, BH15 4DG
Website: https://www.hamworthyprimaryschools.co.uk/
Telephone: 01202677870
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs S Hill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143314

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 455
Number of Boys: 230
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 17% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British77.10%351
Unclassified7.50%34
Other White6.40%29
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%8
Other Mixed1.50%7
African1.10%5
White and Black African1.10%5
Other Asian1.10%5
Indian0.90%4
White and Black Caribbean0.90%4
White and Asian0.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-1.4)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Below Average (-1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX
3out of 4 303 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Twin Sails Infant School
Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX
- not rated 303 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
South Road Combined School
Green Road , BH15 1QB
- not rated 1,742 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Turlin Moor Community Middle School
Turlin Road , BH16 5AH
- not rated 2,368 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Turlin Moor Community School
Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH
- not rated 2,460 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane , BH15 3JR
- not rated 2,629 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF
- not rated 2,810 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Oakdale County Middle School
Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL
- not rated 3,207 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ
3out of 4 382 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Carter Community School
Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ
- not rated 382 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Poole High School
Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW
3out of 4 2,130 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Poole High School
Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW
- not rated 2,130 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Quay School
Harbourside Campus , Turlin Road BH16 5AH
- not rated 2,368 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.