SchoolScoresTregonwell Academy
Special academy · All-through, ages 5 to 16 · Mixed
Part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QP
01202 424361 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 18 April 2013.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
0% — 63 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 0% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 0% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 91 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 86 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
0% — 57 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 45 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | 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. | 4.7 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 0.1 | 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.
22 pupils in this year group.
59% — 34 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 33 points below 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. | 59% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 41% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 59% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round. It caters for: Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs.
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 74.5% | 49.3%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 81.6% | 97.5%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 18.4% | 2.5%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 2.1% | 12.0%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 22.4% | 12.1%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 51.6% | 33.3%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 47.5 | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 27.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 25.2% | 11.5%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Linwood School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- The Stable School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Connie Rothman School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tregonwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tregonwell Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Tregonwell Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 0% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 45 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137998.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.