Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Bournemouth

In its own words: "Bearwood Primary and Nursery School prides itself for being at the heart of the community. We are a one form entry primary school with a maintained nursery. We currently have 202 full time pupils on roll (Reception - Year 6) and 48 part time pupils in the nursery class."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to our school in my role as Headteacher. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the job of leading this school which has an amazing charm and values, which hold the children at its heart."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, choir, cooking, gardening and eco club.

The school runs after-school care, from £6 per session.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Bearwood Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% 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 were similar in 2024 (65% in reading, 74% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Bearwood Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 90 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bearwood Primary and Nursery School are Elm Academy (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 87% maths); Christ The King Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 54% maths); Heathlands Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 46% reading, 46% maths); and Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School (1.5 miles).

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is one of 37 schools run by Hamwic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bearwood Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).

7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 13 (5.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Branksome Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Viscounts Walk (n-bound), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 85 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (223).

In 2024/25, Bearwood Primary and Nursery School issued 13 suspensions, 6.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Bearwood Primary and Nursery School are LeAF Studio (0.8 miles) and Oak Academy (0.9 miles).