Avonbourne Boys' Academy
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
Pupil numbers and mix
846 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Avonbourne Boys' Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 29.6 |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.2 |
| Bournemouth School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01202398451
- Address
- Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 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.