Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · secondary school
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8th of 23 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 856 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.5 · 76 | 30% | 2.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 25% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avonbourne Boys' Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2024. In 2024/25, 58.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Young Ambassador programme and Indoor Athletics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 846 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Young Ambassador programme support student leadership during the school day? What specific facilities are used for Indoor Athletics training? How does the school maintain its Outstanding standards for new cohorts?
What Ofsted said about Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Overview
Pupils are “very proud to attend” Avonbourne Boys’ Academy and value the “exceptional education” they receive. The report describes a school where boys develop “profound understanding” of subjects and become “upstanding citizens of modern Britain” through strong leadership and democratic engagement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely well-structured,” enabling pupils to build on prior learning and develop a “deep understanding” of subjects.
- Teachers are “highly skilled” and empower pupils to apply knowledge to “complex problems,” with successful outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.
- Reading is nurtured effectively across the curriculum, with boys speaking “animatedly” about their enjoyment of literature and using “sophisticated vocabulary.”
- Personal development is strong, with pupils gaining an “impressive understanding of democracy” and receiving effective careers guidance.
- Staff relationships are “very strong,” and staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about the support they receive for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 47.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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