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Bournemouth School
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole·Secondary·South West·Academy converter·BH8 9PY
URN: 137452OutstandingOfsted published 2 May 2024
74.2
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.71
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.49, 0.93]
98.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
90.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
40.2
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 74.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 74.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.71
- Confidence interval:
- [0.49, 0.93]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified key dates
Registration opens
13 Apr 2026
Registration deadline
4 Sept 2026
Exam date
26 Sept 2026
Results date
16 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Bournemouth and Poole Grammar Schools consortium entrance tests
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Open day
Entry requirements
Bournemouth School says Year 7 admission is through the Bournemouth and Poole grammar-schools consortium. Parents must register with one consortium school to sit the entrance tests and must still submit their home local-authority application naming Bournemouth School by 31 October 2026.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For September 2027 entry, Bournemouth School states that the on-time registration form opens on Monday 13 April 2026 and closes at noon on Friday 4 September 2026. The Year 7 Open Evening is on Thursday 9 July 2026 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, access-arrangements forms are due by noon on 7 September 2026, test information is sent by 18 September 2026 at 4.00pm, entrance tests are on 26 September 2026, results are emailed on 16 October 2026 at 4.00pm, the local-authority deadline is 31 October 2026, late-test registration closes on 29 January 2027, late testing is on 23 February 2027, and National Of...
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
98%
Pages checked
1
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 174 | 74.2 | — | 98.9% | 90.8% | 7.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 180 | 73.3 | +0.71 | 99.4% | 82.8% | 7.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 152 | 70.8 | +0.56 | 97.0% | 80.0% | 6.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 148 | 72.3 | +0.37 | 99.0% | 71.0% | 6.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for local comparison.
Bournemouth School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 72.2Progress 8 +0.54
Compare with Bournemouth SchoolPoole Grammar School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 70.2Progress 8 +0.55
Compare with Bournemouth SchoolParkstone Grammar School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 68.5Progress 8 +0.43
Compare with Bournemouth SchoolSchool information
| URN | 137452 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Dorian Lewis |
| Trust | BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BH8 9PY |
| Latest pupils | 174 |
| FSM eligible | 6.6% |
Contact and identifiers
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY
http://www.bournemouth-school.orgView local authority page1202512609| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10035132 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 2 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |