Bournemouth School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 3% in England
1 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
1,320
First preferences per place
1.33
2026/27
Absence
4.8%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 73.3 | 74.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94% | 96% | 96% | |
| Average English grade | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 91% | 96% | 98% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.56 | 0.71 | — |
99% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bournemouth School for Girls · 0.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Glenmoor Academy · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Winton Academy · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Avonbourne Girls Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
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The neighbourhood
Bournemouth School is in Queens Park (typical home £345,000, crime low).
What is Bournemouth School's Ofsted rating?
Bournemouth School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Bournemouth School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bournemouth School is in the top 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.