Best secondary schools in Bournemouth (2026)
Bournemouth has 11 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bournemouth School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 52.6, against 46.1 for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 3 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Bournemouth School Bournemouth · Grammar · Boys |
72.8 | 74.2 | 96% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 4% in England |
Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth · Grammar · Girls |
71.5 | 72.2 | 96% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 7% in England |
Glenmoor Academy Bournemouth · Girls |
60.5 | 60.7 | 79% | No rating | |
4 Top 11% in England |
Winton Academy Bournemouth · Boys |
55.7 | 55.4 | 73% | No rating | |
5 Top 23% in England |
Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth |
51.3 | 53.0 | 62% | Not judged | |
6 Top 34% in England |
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Bournemouth · Boys |
47.5 | 47.3 | 59% | Outstanding | |
7 Top 41% in England |
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Bournemouth · Roman Catholic |
47.5 | 47.0 | 47% | Good | |
8 Top 43% in England |
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Bournemouth · Church of England |
47.3 | 49.6 | 53% | Good | |
9 Bottom 38% in England |
The Bourne Academy Bournemouth |
43.1 | 44.2 | 44% | Good | |
10 Bottom 22% in England |
LeAF Studio Bournemouth |
41.3 | 42.4 | 31% | Not judged | |
11 Bottom 3% in England |
Oak Academy Bournemouth |
33.0 | 32.5 | 14% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Bournemouth?
On exam results over the last three years, Bournemouth School is the top-ranked secondary school in Bournemouth, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.