Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bournemouth School is a secondary school in Bournemouth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 1st of 11 secondary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 2 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- 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 27 February 2024
Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They are highly motivated and eager to make the most of school life. The school expects all pupils to adhere to values, such as hard work and respect. Pupils consistently live up to these expectations. They receive an excellent quality of education and, as a result, achieve highly. Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. They are polite and considerate of others. They behave with integrity and cooperate consistently well. There are extensive opportunities for pupils to take on meaningful leadership roles, such as School and House Captains and prefects. Pupils hold these positions with pride and willingly fulfil the responsibilities they entail. Consequently, they have a highly positive impact on the life of the school. Pupils benefit from a rich offer for their wider development. There is a high uptake of the school's extra-curricular programme. Many pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 'Combined Cadet Force' and sporting activities. Pupils develop their musical talents through orchestra, barbershop and rock bands, for instance. These, and many other opportunities, make a consistently strong contribution to pupils' personal development.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
174 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
166 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,320 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near Bournemouth School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.2 |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Glenmoor Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.7 |
| Winton Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.4 |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Ateaque
- Phone
- 01202512609
- Address
- East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 137452
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.