Avonbourne Boys' Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 6th of 11 secondary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2023, report published 23 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 November 2023

Pupils are very proud to attend Avonbourne Boys' Academy. They relish the opportunity to learn a breadth of subjects and participate in the many clubs on offer, such as chess and musical theatre. Pupils value highly the exceptional education they receive at the school. Pupils' attitudes to learning are impressive. They have high expectations of themselves and aspire to learn well. Pupils are kind, empathetic and polite towards each other. Pupils state that bullying is not common and that staff are quick to resolve any issues. Pupils are very well supported by staff. For instance, the carefully designed provision for pupils who struggle with their mental health is exceptional. Pupils develop very strong leadership skills. They experience the democratic process through elections to the school council and lead environmental awareness in the eco-council. Pupils play a part in the development of the curriculum, the choice of enrichment opportunities and promoting well-being at the school. Boys develop a profound understanding of the importance of freedom of speech and the right to assemble. As a result, they are very well supported to be upstanding citizens of modern Britain. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Parents typically comment, 'The school helps my son to be the best that he can be.'

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

162 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.3

47.3, 1.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths58.6%

58.6%, 13.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.3%

75.3%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc47.5%

47.5%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.38

4.38, 0.29 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

846 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals27.8%

27.8%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.7%

25.7%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.1%

20.1%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Avonbourne Boys' Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Avonbourne Girls Academy0.1 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.0
Bournemouth Collegiate School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 29.6
The Bishop of Winchester Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.6
Bournemouth School for Girls1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 72.2
Bournemouth School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 74.2

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Boys
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dyer
Address
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
URN
147467

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.