Is Livingstone Road Junior School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 38th of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Livingstone Road Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Livingstone Road Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Livingstone Road Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Livingstone Road 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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Livingstone Road Junior School

Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3DX

Local ranking38th of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

600

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 61.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 46.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 221
Boys: 107 (52%)
Girls: 97 (48%)
Capacity: 600 (34% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 38.5%
EAL: 14.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,783/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.3%
White Other: 11.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%

72.3%

White British

11.1%

White Other

3.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

012027806806

office@livingstoneprimary.org

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Livingstone Road

Poole, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144602
UKPRN: 10064001
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST

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