Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Avonbourne Girls Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 5th of 11 secondary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 18 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils thrive at Avonbourne Girls Academy. They relish meeting the high expectations the school has of how they behave and what they can achieve. The purposeful and friendly atmosphere is underpinned by warm, supportive relationships. Pupils feel safe. They achieve, behave and attend very well. The REACH values (respect, equality, ambition, community, hard work and determination) develop pupils' character. Pupils strive to live up to the school's values because these are meaningful to them. These values underpin pupils' exemplary behaviour. A multitude of cultural, artistic, academic or sporting clubs enable pupils to develop their passions and interests. The school ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged take part in clubs and trips. Consequently, all pupils gain a rich set of experiences during their time at the school. Pupils feel a strong sense of being part of their house communities. They learn the value of active citizenship as they contribute to the success of their house. Pupils have a positive impact throughout the school by becoming prefects, sports leaders or pupil 'Senior Leaders'. Many sixth form students are reading volunteers and well-being ambassadors.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
222 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
73 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,160 pupils on roll, with places for 1,538
Schools near Avonbourne Girls Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| 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 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Dyer
- Phone
- 01202398451
- Address
- Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NY
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 138193
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.