Bournemouth Collegiate School
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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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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
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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
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 67 | 29.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 71 | 29.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 75 | 27.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 75 | 24.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 |
School information
| URN | 113937 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Maria Coulter |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BH5 2DY |
| Latest pupils | 67 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
College Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY
www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk1202436550| DfE number | 6002 |
| UKPRN | 10017062 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1906 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |