# Pokesdown Community Primary School — Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1899
- **Principal:** Mrs Ali Bayliss

## Contact

- **Address:** Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01202 428982
- **Website:** https://www.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bournemouth/pokesdown-community-primary-school-14600

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2013
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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! *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Mar 2021)*

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