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Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole·Not applicable·South West·Other independent school·BH14 9JY
URN: 113929

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Academic outcomesAcademic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progressLimited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

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  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Independent School Entry

Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.

Verified fees

Year 7
£8,640

Financial assistance

Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.

Scholarships At BCS

Fee evidence

ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £2,880 to £5,190 -> £8,640/yr (x3)

Verified exam details

Exam type
CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test)
Exam provider
GL Assessment

Open days from the school website

Bournemouth Open Days
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Our future planned Open Days are listed below
BCS Prep Year 3 Experience Day - Wednesday 15th April 2026 Open Day - Friday 17th April 2026 *For those families who hav
Open Day - Friday 8th May 2026 9

Entry requirements

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Verification

Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
70%
Pages checked
4

School information

URN113929
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range2-11
HeadteacherHeadteacher Karen Wyborn
Trust
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterChristian
PostcodeBH14 9JY
Latest pupils260
FSM eligible

Contact and identifiers

St Osmund's Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9JY

www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.ukView local authority page1202714110
DfE number6001
UKPRN10016003
Opened1 Jan 1908
GIAS updated22 Jan 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated22 Jan 2026
Latest KS4 year
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published