Stourfield Junior School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stourfield Junior School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 6th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 May 2013, report published 24 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils show genuine pride in being part of school life. Pupils learn the routines and the high expectations of the school right from the start. For example, staff and pupils alike model the school's values of 'respect, resilience and responsibility' effectively. This consistent approach helps pupils to gain confidence year on year. Pupils learn a lot through the broad curriculum. This prepares them well for secondary school. Pupils behave well because they understand and live out the school rules successfully. When disagreements do happen, pupils know that staff are on hand to talk things through and help them resolve any matters quickly. There are lots of opportunities to take part in projects beyond the academic. For example, 'charity champions' and eco-friendly prefects lead and organise events for pupils across the school and in the local community. The curriculum builds up pupils' knowledge so that they are globally aware. For example, pupils are encouraged to set goals for their future and debate big ideas such as climate change. They also link with schools from other countries, such as Nigeria and Sri Lanka. There are a range of clubs, such as 'fresh air club', mindfulness and various sports clubs and events to enjoy.

What the school should improve

  • The school's work to develop early language acquisition for pupils who speak EAL is at an early stage. A minority of pupils do not get the precise support they need. The trust needs to ensure that the necessary subject content is implemented effectively so that pupils who speak EAL progress consistently well through the curriculum.
  • At times, teaching does not address pupils' misconceptions, pupils' gaps in learning or pupils' individual targets. This means that a minority of pupils do not achieve consistently well across some sequences of work. The trust should ensure that teaching builds firmly on what pupils need to know next, enabling them to secure the essential subject knowledge that they need to know.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

119 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

445 pupils on roll, with places for 500

Eligible for free school meals16.6%

16.6%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.3%

13.3%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.8%

17.8%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stourfield Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Stourfield Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St James' Church of England Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Pokesdown Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Avonwood Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Christchurch Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Emma Rawson
Address
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JG
URN
144047

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.