Bournemouth School, based in Bournemouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bournemouth School currently has around 1284 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 96.2% boys and 3.8% girls. Around 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 83% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PY |
| Website: | http://www.bournemouth-school.org |
| Telephone: | 01202512609 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Dorian Lewis |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137452 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1284 |
| Number of Boys: | 1235 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 56.60% | 727 |
| Indian | 8.60% | 110 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 96 |
| White and Asian | 5.10% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 50 |
| Chinese | 3.60% | 46 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 44 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 44 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 37 |
| African | 1.40% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 99 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 506 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.