Bournemouth School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PYOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

174 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score74.2

74.2, 28.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths96%

96%, 50.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths98.9%

98.9%, 34.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc90.8%

90.8%, 50.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.17

7.17, 3.08 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

166 students

Average point score per A level entry40.24

40.24, 5.24 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,320 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals6.9%

6.9%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.3%

13.3%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.4%

4.4%, 10.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bournemouth School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bournemouth School for Girls0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 72.2
The Bishop of Winchester Academy0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.6
Glenmoor Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 60.7
Winton Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.4
Avonbourne Girls Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 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
Website
bournemouth-school.org
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.