Bourne Academy, based in Bourne, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bourne Academy currently has around 1571 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 42% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, PE10 9DT |
| Website: | http://www.bourneacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01778422365 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Katie Belcher |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137572 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1525 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1571 |
| Number of Boys: | 790 |
| Number of Girls: | 781 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.90% | 1349 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 80 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 47 |
| African | 1.10% | 18 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Abbey Primary School Abbey Road , PE10 9EP | - not rated | 791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Abbey Road , PE10 9EP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary School Abbey Road , PE10 9EP | - not rated | 823 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Westfield Primary School Westbourne Park , PE10 9QS | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Westbourne Park , PE10 9QS | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Manning Technology College Edinburgh Crescent , PE10 9DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Academy Edinburgh Crescent , PE10 9DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Grammar School South Road , PE10 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Grammar School South Road , PE10 9JE | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willoughby School South Road , PE10 9JD | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Academy South Road , PE10 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.