Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, BH11 9UNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 22nd of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2019, report published 15 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
The school has high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils meet these ambitions and achieve in line with national expectations. Beyond the academic, the school encourages pupils to develop their character and resilience, so they are ready for the next stage of their education. Newly established behaviour rules of 'ready, respectful, safe' are central to school life. They underpin the school's intention for pupils to be successful. The school supports pupils' well-being and mental health, helping them to recognise and manage their feelings and emotions. Pupils develop positive and trusting relationships with staff. If bullying occurs, they know staff will deal with it. As a result, they enjoy school and feel safe. Trips and residential visits create lasting memories. Older pupils speak fondly of the recent outing, where they enjoyed adventurous activities, such as using a zip wire. Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop their talents and interests, including taking part in gymnastics, singing and cheerleading clubs. Staff expect pupils to contribute to school life. They are proud to take on roles such as reading ambassadors, well-being warriors or members of the school council.
What the school should improve
- The behaviour policy is not consistently applied by all staff across the school day. Occasionally, a small minority of pupils do not always live up to the school's high expectations for behaviour. The school should ensure that all staff have the same high expectations for pupils' behaviour and apply the school's behaviour policy consistently.
- In some subjects, where the curriculum is new or recently refined, the curriculum does not set out the most important knowledge that pupils are expected to know and remember. This means some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The trust should ensure that each subject is successfully implemented as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
253 pupils on roll, with places for 257
Schools near Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 15% met the expected standard |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Kinson Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cheryl Smith
- Phone
- 01202590703
- Address
- Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, BH11 9UN
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 143477
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.