Queen's Park Infant Academy is a primary school in Bournemouth, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Queen's Park Infant Academy currently has around 336 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.1%. indian pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by other white at 11.9%
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: | East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PU |
| Website: | www.queensparkinfacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01202528805 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tracey Edwards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139447 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 344 |
| Number of Pupils: | 336 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 161 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.10% | 155 |
| Indian | 14.90% | 50 |
| Other White | 11.90% | 40 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 5.40% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 11 |
| African | 3.00% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 99 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 99 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.