Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

About Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is a happy and inclusive school for children aged 2-11 years old located in North Poole, Dorset. We strongly believe in working together as a team and welcome all children and their families to become part of our school community. At Bearwood Primary & Nursery School, our aims are rooted in our Bearwood Belief: Learning, Enjoying and Succeeding Together.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Cheryl Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 69 responses • 33.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.2% positive 5.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.8% positive 7.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

73.9% positive 23.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

75.4% positive 15.9% negative

My child does well at this school

89.9% positive 8.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 69 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

60.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David H

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School with Great Support"

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School has exceeded our expectations. The staff are kind, experienced, and responsive. My son enjoys learning, and the extracurricular activities are fantastic. We feel safe and supported here, and we're grateful for the investment in our child's education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James K

Parent Oct 25, 2022

3.0

"Mixed Feelings about Bearwood"

My son is still adjusting to the school, and we're seeing some mixed results. The facilities are great, and the staff seem nice, but I feel that some of the communication with parents could be better. I'm hoping that as the year progresses, we'll see more consistency and improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily T

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Experience at Bearwood Primary!"

My daughter has settled in perfectly at Bearwood Primary and Nursery School. We love the caring and supportive environment, and she is thriving academically and emotionally. The 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' values are excellent and something we strive for as a family. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J

Parent Jul 12, 2021

4.0

"A Great Primary School Experience"

My son attended Bearwood Primary and Nursery School from Reception to Year 6, and we had a wonderful experience. The school's commitment to 'Learning, Enjoying, Succeeding Together' really resonated with us. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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