Is Bethany Church of England Junior School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 48th of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bethany Church of England Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 35% of pupils at Bethany Church of England Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bethany Church of England Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Bethany Church of England Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4DJ

Local ranking48th of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

384

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 35.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 56.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 84

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 372
Boys: 155 (50%)
Girls: 153 (50%)
Capacity: 384 (80% full)
SEND: 23.1%
FSM Eligible: 49.5%
EAL: 56.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,677/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 31.5%
White Other: 29.1%
Black African: 15.4%
Asian Indian: 6.7%
Mixed Other: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%

31.5%

White British

29.1%

White Other

15.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202393570

bethany@coastalpartnership.co.uk

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Knole Road

Bournemouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 142100
UKPRN: 10053115
Establishment No.: 3683
Trust: COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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