Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Poole
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Poole, part of Coastal Learning Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 18 schools in Poole with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School in detail
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Baden-Powell and St. Peter's Church of England Junior School, we strive to achieve our very best, so that we may flourish and grow, in a vibrant community of learning with Christ at the centre of all that we do. Our theological vision is drawn from the Book of Colossians in the Old Testament."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole published that the last place offered for 2024 entry went to a family 2.001 miles away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Admissions history and your chances at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School are Courthill Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); Ocean Academy Poole (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); Lilliput Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles, Good); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole (1 mile, Good, 82% reading, 69% maths).
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Courthill Infant SchoolOcean Academy PooleLilliput Church of England Infant SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
The trust
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is one of 20 schools run by Coastal Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
274 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (92%).
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 56 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 16 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Worthington Crescent (s-bound), 280 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School are St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (1.3 miles); and Poole High School (1.5 miles).
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, PoolePoole High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole published that the last place for 2024 entry went to a family 2.001 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a wonderfully welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are proud to learn. Children behave exceptionally well, show genuine respect for each other, and actively contribute to school life through volunteer roles and community projects. The strong focus on reading and support for all learners, including those with additional needs, ensures every child develops confidence and a love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and show high levels of respect towards each other and adults
- Reading is prioritized with engaging activities like 'Reading bus stops' and the 'Baden-Powell 100 Reads Challenge', with strong support for pupils who need extra help
- The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum with teachers who have strong subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly
- Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and well supported to engage positively with their learning and extra-curricular opportunities
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils learning about friendships, safety, mental and physical health, and British values
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check understanding during activities effectively enough, meaning some pupils do not receive the support or challenge they need
- Assessment routines need to be used more consistently to identify pupils' starting points and gaps in knowledge so that the curriculum can be adapted accordingly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama and musical performances, sporting events, sign language club, craft club, school trips and visits, buddy roles, peer mediator roles, eco-schools group, school council, charity fundraising events
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive junior school built on high aspirations for pupils. The school has maintained its good standards with exceptional pupil behaviour and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
274 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
23
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School.
- Casa CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Foundation Sports And Play850m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; for families living there:
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
717 pupils
720 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Poole
Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Places available
3,809
Applications
3,148
Got 1st preference
92.2%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
10.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
718
Total Pupils
363
Boys
355
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
38
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,624
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£3768k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
730
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Questions parents ask about Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
How close to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School do you need to live?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 1.08 for 2023 entry, then 2.001 for 2024 entry. The cut-off has loosened over that period, so places have been reaching further out. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Classes at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School has around 718 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
4% of sessions were missed at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's coordinated admissions process, naming Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Casa Camp (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is at Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL.
Sources: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)