Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Grammar school
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3rd 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 the 284 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 9.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 94.9 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 72.0 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bournemouth School for Girls overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 72.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM Club, BSG Robotics, Design Technology Club, Gardening Club, Psychology Society, Biomed Club, Creative Fashion & Textiles, and Code Club. Sports include Fitness, Netball, Gym, Cricket, Football, Dance, Badmington, and Trampolining. Arts and music options cover Singing, Percussion, Sinfonia, Camerata, Jazz Band, Festival Choir, School Production, and Strings.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,290 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,210. 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 many places are there in the entry year, and how many families applied last year?
What Ofsted said about Bournemouth School for Girls
Overview
Bournemouth School for Girls is described as a "joyous place" where pupils "flourish academically and socially." The report highlights that students are "passionate about their learning" and exhibit "exemplary" behaviour, creating an environment where everyone feels "welcome and valued."
Strengths
- Pupils possess an "impressive knowledge" of the "highly ambitious curriculum" and "achieve very well," with sixth-form students securing places at "academically selective universities."
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to explain concepts clearly, ensuring pupils "build on what they already know" and can "confidently apply" their learning in new contexts.
- Behaviour is "impeccable," with pupils being "eager to learn" and acting as "role models" who hold themselves to high standards of kindness and respect.
- There are "extensive opportunities" for personal development, including leadership roles and community contributions, ensuring pupils with SEND or those who are disadvantaged can fully participate.
- Staff receive "high-quality professional development" and are "well supported and respected by leaders," contributing to a positive school culture.
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 | 71.7 |
| 2024/25 | 72.2 |
| 2025/26 | 72.0 |
| 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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