The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, BH9 3PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Epiphany School 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 9th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2014, report published 7 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils at The Epiphany School get off to a great start to their education. They flourish because staff expect the absolute best of them. Pupils rise to these high expectations. They achieve well in many areas of the curriculum. The school's values of 'love, courage and respect' are brought alive in all areas of school life. For example, pupils show love by raising money for charities and singing to older residents in the community. They know the importance of good manners. Pupils hold doors open for others, greet visitors with a smile and say please and thank you. Attendance is high as pupils want to go to school. The school is a harmonious place to learn. Staff expect pupils to behave well, and they do. Pupils show commitment to their learning. They listen attentively, take turns and cooperate with their classmates. Staff show genuine care and compassion towards pupils. They create a safe place to learn. This gives pupils the confidence to share any worries with adults. Older pupils are proud advocates for the school. They develop leadership skills and responsibilities as reading buddies, team captains, sports ambassadors and library monitors. They act as superb role models for younger pupils.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, the key concepts and vocabulary that pupils need to learn are not as clearly set out as the more developed subjects. Consequently, pupils do not have the same depth of knowledge in these subjects as in others. The school should ensure that it defines the key concepts and vocabulary so that pupils build on their learning and have the same depth of knowledge as they do in other subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Epiphany School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscliff Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 98% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Queen's Park Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Winton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Vanessa Webster
- Phone
- 01202530960
- Address
- Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, BH9 3PE
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 138040
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.