The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bournemouth, BH8 9PW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
13 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
1,162
First preferences per place
0.55
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 46.9 | 49.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 49% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 42% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 | 0.12 | — |
72% 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
- Bournemouth School · 0.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Avonbourne Girls Academy · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- Glenmoor Academy · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Winton Academy · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
Best secondary schools in Bournemouth · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is in Townsend & Strouden (typical home £360,000, crime very high).
What is The Bishop of Winchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Bishop of Winchester Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bishop of Winchester Academy is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.