The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth, BH10 5HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · secondary school
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19th 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 — 5.8/10 against 577 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.2 · 43 | 30% | 1.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.2 · 52 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Bourne Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ACE Clubs and PE Multisports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 958 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific activities are included within the ACE Clubs?
What Ofsted said about The Bourne Academy
Overview
The inspection confirms that The Bourne Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils and sixth-form students value the high-quality education and pastoral support, particularly praising the visual and performing arts provision. The school fosters strong relationships, with pupils demonstrating kindness and empathy while receiving individualised support for their academic and emotional needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "effusive about the quality and provision for the visual and performing arts," including learning instruments and performing in plays.
- The curriculum is "well designed," ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge, while teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge.
- An "effective programme of literacy support" helps pupils access the curriculum with confidence, supported by a positive reading for enjoyment programme.
- Sixth-form students receive "personalised support" and detailed guidance on university and career options, leading to strong achievements.
- Pastoral support is "well-developed," helping pupils regulate behaviour and resulting in significantly fewer exclusions and suspensions.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, staff do not consistently check what pupils know, failing to adapt teaching to address knowledge gaps.
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 | 41.3 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.2 |
| 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
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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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