Winton Academy
Bournemouth, BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · secondary school
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4th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 877 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 75.7 · 93 | 30% | 2.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.81 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.1 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.81 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 902 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
What specific support is available for pupils who need to catch up in English or maths? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Winton Academy
Overview
Winton Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education that prepares pupils exceptionally well for future studies and careers. The report highlights a "warm and inclusive culture" where pupils are "highly ambitious" and develop into "excellent learners" and "compassionate individuals."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "skilfully planned" so that knowledge builds securely, enabling pupils to make links to prior learning and analyse texts with depth.
- Assessment is a strength, with teachers using questioning to swiftly identify misunderstandings and adapt activities to support or challenge pupils appropriately.
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, maintaining high standards of conduct and showing politeness and courtesy to adults and peers.
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities through ‘The Gateway’ hub, which provides academic, personal, and mental health support.
- A comprehensive careers programme and citizenship curriculum ensure pupils are "well prepared for the future world of work" and know how to keep themselves safe.
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 | 55.8 |
| 2024/25 | 55.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.1 |
| 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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