Kinson Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kinson Academy 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 17th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2022, report published 23 June 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

179 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals40.8%

40.8%, 14.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.8%

16.8%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.9%

8.9%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kinson Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Christ The King Catholic Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	15% met the expected standard
Elm Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	77% met the expected standard
Kingsleigh Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	58% met the expected standard
Heathlands Primary Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	38% met the expected standard
Hill View Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	54% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Wakeman
Phone: 01202572713
Website: kinson-academy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9DG
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
URN: 146796

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.