Maples Class have been awarded First Place in this year's Bournemouth in Bloom competition
We are delighted to announce that Maples Class have been awarded First Place in this year's Bournemouth in Bloom competition. The theme for 2026 was "Edible Gardens", and our gardeners truly impressed the judges by successfully growing an incredible 35 different varieties of fruits, ve...
Welcome to Park School
Established in 1928, Park School is a co-educational, independent day school, highly respected in the Bournemouth area and wider Dorset county, for providing outstanding education for boys and girls up to the age of eleven.
Park School's reputation for excellence is evidenced in our most recent ISI Inspection report, and many of our children pass the test to one of our local Grammar Schools or gain scholarships to local Independent Secondary Schools.
However, Park School provides much more than the academics. We hope you will visit us to see the magic happen, and what we can offer your child.
Why Park School?
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Outstanding Academic Excellence
We pride ourselves on our academic excellence. With a consistently high pass rate for the 11+ tests, Park pupils gain places at local grammar and independent senior schools. Our broad and thorough curriculum challenges students yet enables us to provide personalised support to help each child excel.
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Holistic Development
At Park, we believe in nurturing the whole child. Alongside our daily curriculum, we offer a rich array of co-curricular activities, including LAMDA, sports, music and STEAM clubs.
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Supportive Community
We take pride in the close-knit community we’ve built amongst families and the Park team. With a calendar full of fantastic events for both children and adults, you'll surely find your extended family at Park School.
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Exceptional Pastoral Care
With a dedicated Pastoral Lead, and wellbeing hub, our exceptional pastoral care system ensures that each child feels safe, valued, and supported. We provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive emotionally and socially, with access to a variety of emotional therapies and a strong focus on mental health and well-being.
History of Park School
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1928
The story begins in 1928 in Southsea, Portsmouth. The school was called Palmyra School and was started by Miss Lawrence Baker. When WW2 was declared the school was moved to Bournemouth.
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1941
In 1941, Miss Gittings took over as Head, one of the youngest in Bournemouth. She changed the name to Park School. As the only teacher, she had to work very hard, relying on her mother for help.
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1956
Park School continued to grow and grow. The Gittings bought number 43 to extend the school and to provide a home for themselves.
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1960
As the school grew, Mrs Gitting’s sister came to teach along with a new teacher - Mrs Smith who taught at Park for 20 years. The Smith Memorial Hall was built in her name and is part of Park School today.
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2008
Park School family grew even further and opened its own Nursery in 2008
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2013
In 2013, Park School Nursery extended their family to welcome 2 year olds.
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2014
In 2014, Park School acquired Dean Park sports ground. From here sporting activities would take place most days, including hosting their own fixture days.
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2015
In 2015, Park School achieved the highest possible mark in the full ISI inspection
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2016
In 2016, Dean Park was newly fitted with new astro pitch!
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2019
In 2019, Park was ranked as no. 38 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools in the UK
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2020
In 2020, Park was ranked no.32 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools in the UK
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2022
Park School Nursery expanded in January 2022 to accept babies from the age of 3 months. The baby room is in a self-contained unit with a separate sleep area. The babies are cared for by dedicated members of the nursery staff team.
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