Avonbourne Girls Academy
Bournemouth, BH7 6NY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · secondary school
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7th 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 — 9.2/10 against 899 of them, against 8.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.2 · 86 | 46% | 3.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.4 · 79 | 38% | 3.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.0 · 83 | 15% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avonbourne Girls Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.4 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,160 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,538. 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 school support pupils in transitioning from Year 11 to sixth form or college? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming for high grades in English and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who start below the national average?
What Ofsted said about Avonbourne Girls Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "thrive" and "relish meeting the high expectations" set by the institution. It highlights a "purposeful and friendly atmosphere" underpinned by "warm, supportive relationships," resulting in pupils who "achieve, behave and attend very well."
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "broad and highly ambitious," enabling pupils to develop a "deep understanding" of subjects through rigorous checking and gap closure.
- Teachers possess "expert knowledge" and explain new learning clearly, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support" to access the same curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary behaviour" driven by the school’s REACH values, with rare instances of poor conduct managed "consistently well."
- Reading is "integral to the curriculum," with all teachers skilled in broadening vocabulary and early readers receiving prompt help to develop "accuracy, fluency and comprehension."
- Sixth-form students "relish the highly challenging work" and receive high-quality careers guidance, including work experience and mock interviews, to prepare for future employment or education.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.7 |
| 2024/25 | 53.0 |
| 2025/26 | 54.0 |
| 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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