Pokesdown Community Primary School

About Pokesdown Community Primary School

We are a unique, vibrant, welcoming and friendly school within the communities of Pokesdown and Southbourne on the Dorset coast. Our school has been at the heart of our community since 1899 and continues to enjoy being a part of this rich, diverse community.

Key Facts

Founded 1899

Head/Principal Mrs Ali Bayliss

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

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

19.0

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

66.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

D

David M.

Parent Jan 10, 2023

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We've been generally happy with Pokesdown Community Primary School, but there have been some issues with communication and responsiveness from the school. The teachers seem nice and the facilities are okay, but we feel like the school could do more to engage with parents. We're hoping for improvement in the future.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily G.

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School for Our Child!"

We couldn't be happier with Pokesdown Community Primary School. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child loves the Forest School program and has made great friends. We highly recommend this school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachael B.

Parent Mar 20, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Community"

We were so pleased with the education and care our child received at Pokesdown Community Primary School. The school's values of kindness, respect, and responsibility really shone through in the way the teachers and staff treated our child. We're grateful for the experience and recommend the school to anyone looking for a great education.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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