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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
- Secondary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH7 6NZ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop a deep understanding of the subjects they study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, empathetic and polite towards each other.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are highly skilled and experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Staff check pupils’ reading knowledge and provide additional support when needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents typically comment, ‘The school helps my son to be the best that he can be.’
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are quick to resolve any issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has worked to create an extremely well-structured curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not common and staff are quick to resolve any issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Relationships between staff and pupils are very strong. Pupils are well cared for.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a breadth of clubs and activities such as chess and musical theatre.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils relish the opportunity to learn a breadth of subjects and participate in clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive effective careers guidance which supports them to make the right choices about subjects and further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the curriculum successfully.
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About Us
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 793 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 10.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 33.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 46.16% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 23.32% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 13.11% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.87 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.46% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 63 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.89% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 33.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 33.64% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 34.78% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 46.59% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 23.81% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.86% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.65% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 83.9% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 112 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.86% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 35.03% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.48% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.88% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.76% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.79% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.15 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.33% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.07% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.59% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.41% | 2.76% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
