The Bourne Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
16 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
958
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
9.5%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 41.3 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 37% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 29% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 | -0.22 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Glenmoor Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Winton Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Oak Academy · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 3% in England
- LeAF Studio · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- St Aldhelm's Academy · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
- Bournemouth School · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
Best secondary schools in Bournemouth · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
The Bourne Academy is in East Howe & Ensbury Park (typical home £320,000, crime average).
What is The Bourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bourne Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Bourne Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bourne Academy is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.