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Bournemouth School

Outstandinggraded 27/02/2024Ages 11–181,284 pupilsNone
Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Bournemouth School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bournemouth, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. The school has around 1,284 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/02/2024, Bournemouth School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 73.3 and 96% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bournemouth can view Bournemouth School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 27/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals6.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.3%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 874.2
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths96%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 40.2
Retention99%
Value added

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Bournemouth
All schools in Bournemouth →
Queen's Park Infant AcademyGood · 0.1 miQueen's Park Academy0.1 miBournemouth School for GirlsOutstanding · 0.3 miSt. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miThe Bishop of Winchester AcademyGood · 0.4 miCambian Wing College0.8 mi
See the full area report for BH8 9PY →
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