Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bournemouth School for Girls 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 2nd of 11 secondary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 17 June 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 8 May 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls is a joyous place. Pupils flourish academically and socially. They are passionate about their learning and embrace the multitude of wider development opportunities that the school provides. All pupils feel welcome and valued. 'Big sisters' help new Year 7 pupils to settle in. Students joining the sixth form get extra support to make sure they get off to the best possible start. Pupils know that the school expects 'the best for, and from, them'. They strive to live this vision. Consequently, pupils are kind, tolerant and respectful of one another. They actively support the well-being of their peers. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Leadership opportunities abound. Roles such as head girl, prefects and subject ambassadors develop individual leadership skills while also making a positive contribution to society. Pupils feel empowered, even if they do not have formal leadership roles. Events that bring the school and local community together, such as sporting and robotics activities for local primary schools, are led by pupils. Pupils develop a vast array of talents and interests. These include robotics, outdoor education, debating and a host of sporting and artistic clubs. Pupils are proud to represent the school in competitions and community events.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
177 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
164 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,290 pupils on roll, with places for 1,210
Schools near Bournemouth School for Girls
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Bournemouth School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 74.2 |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
| Glenmoor Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Sims
- Phone
- 01202526289
- Address
- Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 136996
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.