Manorside Academy, Poole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Manorside Academy excels at building confident, happy learners through its strong reading programme and exceptional music provision - all pupils learn multiple instruments and perform in assemblies. The school has high expectations of behaviour and learning, supported by clear routines and values that pupils embrace well. Leaders and staff are committed to supporting every child's wellbeing and development.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading from early years with well-organised phonics teaching and catch-up support
- All pupils learn multiple instruments, developing confidence through performances and enriching their talents
- Ambitious, logically ordered curriculum that builds knowledge and skills gradually
- Effective behaviour management with consistent approaches and calm transitions between activities
- Commitment to including pupils with SEND fully in school life
Areas for Improvement
- Targets for pupils with SEND are sometimes not measurable or clear enough, limiting their progress
- Assessment is not always used effectively to check pupils' understanding in all subjects, leaving some knowledge gaps
- Teaching activities do not always match intended learning outcomes well enough, and misconceptions are not always corrected promptly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff listening to pupils and creating a safe environment where pupils feel secure.
Extracurricular Activities
Music (multiple instruments per pupil), assemblies with individual performances, themed weeks, special events, enrichment activities, soft toy shop trips for 100% attendance, 'wake and shake' Friday morning sessions
Manorside Academy is a primary school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and respond positively to high expectations. The school has constructed an ambitious curriculum with a particular strength in reading and music provision.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 71%. Writing has improved from 67% to 78%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Poole
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
3,915
Applications
3,469
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.47686%
Overall absence
16.19318%
Persistent absence
352
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Manorside Academy
Winchelsea School
St Aldhelm's Academy
The Lion Works School
The Quay School
Langside School
Oak Academy
LeAF Studio
The Bourne Academy
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Victoria Education Centre
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