Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, BH8 0ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Muscliff Primary School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 13th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 2 July 2024
- 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 21 May 2024
The five school values of aspiration, curiosity, kindness, resilience and responsibility inform the ethos of Muscliff Primary School. Pupils attend school regularly and are eager to learn. The focus the school places on attendance has resulted in a demonstrable improvement. By the time pupils leave the school in Year 6, they know how to be successful learners. The school is committed to all aspects of pupils' personal development. Pupils learn new skills through their participation in a range of extra-curricular opportunities, such as choir and coding club. They enjoy representing their school in sporting competitions. Pupils make visits to places of interest. These are carefully planned to support and build on the curriculum. For example, pupils visit a beach as part of their learning in geography. The relationships between staff and pupils are warm. Pupils are safe. They know that a trusted adult will help them if they have any worries. Pupils understand the school's expectations and behave well. Pupils take on positions of responsibility and develop independence from a young age. For example, children in Reception Year learn how to recognise their own name and the names of others in their class during the morning register. Older pupils become play leaders for younger children.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school has not outlined precisely the content of the curriculum or the sequence in which it is taught. As a result, pupils do not build confidently on what they already know or prepare for what comes next. The school should identify exactly what is important for pupils to learn and the order in which they do so.
- In some subjects, the way in which teachers use assessment to identify what pupils know and remember is underdeveloped. This means staff do not identify if pupils have gaps in their understanding of the curriculum. The school needs to ensure that assessment accurately evaluates pupils' understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
528 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Muscliff Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 98% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MUSCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Fenby
- Phone
- 01202549654
- Address
- Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, BH8 0AB
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142436
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.