Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8ULOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Poole for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 October 2014, report published 17 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School has high aspirations for pupils. The school is built on the ethos of 'Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart'. This is evident in the way that pupils approach their studies and adults approach their roles in school. Parents are proud that their children attend such a welcoming, inclusive school. Pupils behave exceptionally well at the school. They follow the 'BPSP way' and consider how their actions impact on others. As a result, pupils show a high level of respect towards each other and adults. Pupils actively contribute to the running of the school, carrying out volunteer roles such as buddies, peer mediators and caring for Delilah, the school dog. Older pupils act as exemplary role models to younger pupils. Pupils have a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. They enjoy taking part in drama and musical performances as well as competing in sporting events. Clubs such as sign language and craft help pupils develop new interests. Trips and visits enrich the curriculum and deepen pupils' learning. Pupils are inquisitive about the world, valuing opportunities to visit different places of worship or hear from guest speakers. Difference is celebrated at this school.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in the classroom sometimes does not help staff accurately identify pupils' starting points or gaps in their knowledge and understanding. This means that some pupils do not receive the support or challenge they need to learn as well as they could. The school should make sure that assessment routines are used effectively to check understanding and that the curriculum is adapted accordingly in response.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
178 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
718 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Courthill Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ocean Academy Poole | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Rusling
- Phone
- 01202743280
- Address
- Mill Lane, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8UL
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142974
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.