Best 3 Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Bournemouth School for Girls (Secondary) in Bournemouth; Bournemouth School (Secondary) in Bournemouth; Avonbourne Boys' Academy (Secondary) in Bournemouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Bournemouth School for Girls, Bournemouth School and Avonbourne Boys' Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Bournemouth, Dorset and Bournemouth. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bournemouth School for Girls), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bournemouth School for Girls (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the UNITED LEARNING TRUST trust.
| Attribute |
Bournemouth School for Girls
BH8 9UJ
|
Bournemouth School
BH8 9PY
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
BH7 6NZ
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9UJ |
Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9PY |
Bournemouth BH7 6NZ |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 17 Jun 2024 | 1 2 May 2024 | 1 23 Jan 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1210 | 1100 | 900 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Girls | Boys | Boys |
| Admissions policy | Selective | Selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839) | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839) | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Website | www.wearebsg.uk | www.bournemouth-school.org | www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01202526289 | 01202512609 | 01202398451 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 9UJ - Ofsted
- 1 17 Jun 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
- Website
- www.wearebsg.uk
- Telephone
- 01202526289
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 9PY - Ofsted
- 1 2 May 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
- Website
- www.bournemouth-school.org
- Telephone
- 01202512609
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Bournemouth
BH7 6NZ - Ofsted
- 1 23 Jan 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Website
- www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01202398451
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