Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Avonwood Primary School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 1st of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Avonwood Primary School is an exceptional place to learn. The school's relentless focus on every pupil experiencing 'the magic of primary school' shines through. From the start of the early years, pupils excel. Rich and diverse experiences extend pupils' understanding far beyond the academic. The school has the highest ambition for every pupil to achieve well. They do. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils know exactly what is expected of them because inspiring staff show them how to behave. Relationships between staff and pupils are delightful. Pupils develop mature attitudes through the school's charter. As a result, they embody values such as being interconnected and loving one another. The school's motto, 'It starts with one', exemplifies the school's approach to giving pupils responsibilities. Pupils have a strong sense of altruism. They decide which charities to support. They benefit from meaningful leadership opportunities, such as acting as friendship ambassadors who make highly positive contributions to the school. Talents and interests are sparked. From coding to choir, there are clubs for everyone. The school welcomes a range of visitors, such as scientists and authors from across the world, as well as nurses to model heart dissections. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's work to 'inspire wonder'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Avonwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| King's Park Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Park School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Chris Jackson
- Phone
- 01202727910
- Address
- Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NB
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 148357
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.