Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
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What the data says
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Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
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.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
School Day (8.30am - 3.15pm) | £2,935 NO VAT
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Reception | £3,800
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Year 2 | £3,845
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Year 1 | £3,845
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Full Day (8.30am - 5.00pm) | £4,070 NO VAT
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Year 3 | £4,275
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Year 4 | £4,750
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Year 5 | £5,345
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Year 6 | £5,345
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Domestic Weekly Boarder (excluding tuition) | £5,470 | £16,410
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Day Pupil | £6,670 | £20,010
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Domestic Weekly Boarder (excluding tuition) | £5,470 | £16,410
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Day Pupil | £6,670 | £20,010
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| Total | £44,370
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| Total | £52,785
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Domestic Full Boarding (excluding tuition) | £6,935 | £20,805
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| Boarding Fee | £20,805
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Domestic Full Boarding (excluding tuition) | £6,935 | £20,805
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Bursaries and scholarships
To be eligible for the means tested bursary process, families must be permanent UK residents.
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BCS offers the following Scholarships: Academic, Music, Performing Arts, Sport and Visual Arts.
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Open events
Open Day - Friday 2nd October 2026 9.30am - 12noon
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Open Day - Saturday 17th October 2026 9.30am - 12noon
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Open Evening - Wednesday 4th November 2026 6.00pm - 8.00pm
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Open Day - Friday 26th February 2027 9.30am- 12noon
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Open Day - Thursday 11th March 2027 9.45am - 12noon
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Open Day - Friday 7th May 2027 9.30am - 12noon
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Open Day - Monday 21st June 2027 9.45am - 12noon
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Admissions
All students are considered for an Academic Scholarship, either through their entrance assessments, interview and review of school reports.
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School information
| URN | 113929 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Karen Wyborn |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BH14 9JY |
| Latest pupils | 260 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
St Osmund's Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9JY
www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.ukView local authority page1202714110| DfE number | 6001 |
| UKPRN | 10016003 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1908 |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |