SchoolScoresThe Bourne Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE BOURNE ACADEMY
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
01202 528554 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bournemouth comparisons use the 11 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 95% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 96% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 97% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bournemouth figures pool parents at the Bournemouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
44% — 13 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.2 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
147 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
47 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 18% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 24.5 | 35.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
12 subjects, 101 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 19 | 0% | 5% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 12 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Psychology | 11 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 30% | 20% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Art and Design, English Language.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
67 students in this year group.
76% — 3 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 76% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 34% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
52 students in this year group.
62% — 5 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 62% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 62% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 181 |
| Of those, offered a place | 142 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 601 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.7% | 20.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.4% | 14.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 15.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.8% | 20.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 67.7 | 21.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.42% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 13% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.0% | 15.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Winton Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Glenmoor Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oak Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 14% grade 5+ English and maths
- LeAF Studio 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Aldhelm's Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Talbot Heath School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 34% A*/A at A level
- Bournemouth School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bournemouth School for Girls 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kings Bournemouth 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 17% A*/A at A level
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Bourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bourne Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Bourne Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Bourne Academy?
97% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Bourne Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Bourne Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 181 families put The Bourne Academy as their first choice for 171 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 142 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136125.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.