Pokesdown Community Primary School — Primary School in Bournemouth

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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Bournemouth, BH5 2AS

417 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

20.10% FSM %

216 Boys

201 Girls

About Pokesdown Community Primary School

Pokesdown Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 417 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Alison Bayliss.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Bournemouth East
Ward	Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	POKESDOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10041010
URN	139453
Data Last Updated	06-01-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Pokesdown Community Primary School?

Pokesdown Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does Pokesdown Community Primary School have?

Pokesdown Community Primary School has 417 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Pokesdown Community Primary School?

Pokesdown Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Pokesdown Community Primary School?

The Headteacher at Pokesdown Community Primary School is Mrs Alison Bayliss.

Where is Pokesdown Community Primary School located?

Pokesdown Community Primary School is at Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2AS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does Pokesdown Community Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Pokesdown Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Pokesdown Community Primary School currently open?

Pokesdown Community Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Alison Bayliss

Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2AS

01202428982

www.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 139453

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026