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Bournemouth School
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH8 9PY
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain a remarkable depth of understanding in the subjects they study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary manner and cooperate consistently well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers, in all subjects, have excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching helps pupils retrieve and apply their knowledge successfully.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are extensive opportunities for pupils to take on meaningful leadership roles.
Communication: Pupils receive timely and useful careers education, information, advice and guidance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders use professional development effectively to enhance the quality of teaching and ensure that staff workload is well managed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and governors share a clear and ambitious vision for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils debate and discuss issues respectfully and reflect sensitively on the impact of discrimination on others.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, ‘Combined Cadet Force’ and sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: These opportunities make a consistently strong contribution to pupils’ personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive unbiased information about next steps in their education, employment, or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students read challenging academic texts which enhance their wider subject knowledge.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school successfully identifies, assesses and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: A high number of pupils follow subjects which make up the English Baccalaureate at key stage 4.
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Bournemouth School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 1230 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 94% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are immensely pleased of our sixth formers because they are a group of young men and women who fully participate in the life of the school. They are ambitious, aspirational, caring, and highly motivated. We are thrilled that the vast majority of GCSE students from Bournemouth School decided to continue their education in the Sixth form. We are also thrilled to welcome a rising number of students from nearby schools, including an increasing proportion of female pupils. We think that effective caring and nurturing of pupils is necessary for academic success. A variety of enrichment and leadership opportunities have been created by our committed sixth form leadership team and can be customised to meet the needs of each person. With this customised programme and the option of taking three or four A-Levels, you'll be challenged, develop your full potential, and gain an edge over others in the job market. Please on the links in the drop-down menu for further information.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 94% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.00% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 70.8 | 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 | 94% | 33.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 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 | 80% | 23.32% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 13.11% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 17.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.65 | 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 | 99% | 90.46% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.89% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 33.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 33.64% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 72.3 | 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 | 96% | 34.78% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 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 | 71% | 23.81% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 14.86% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 18.65% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.73 | 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 | 99% | 83.9% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 112 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 78.86% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 35.03% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 71.9 | 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 | 97% | 34.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 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 | 88% | 28.76% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 73% 1 | 14.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 83% | 19.79% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.86 | 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 | 99% | 84.33% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 33.07% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 34.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 9.59% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.41% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.59 | 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 | 73 | 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 | 97% 2 | 35.56% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 47.53% | 42.58% |
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 | 84% | 28.63% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 74% 4 | 15.56% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 83% 3 | 20.22% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.03 | 3.13 | 2.84 |
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 | 100% | 78.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 31.04% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 33.52% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.78% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.89% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.3 | 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 | 69.7 | 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 | 95% | 34.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 48.06% | 43.04% |
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 | 86% | 26.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 78% | 17.1% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 80% | 18.45% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 99% | 75% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 29.65% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 37.15% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.05 | 34.51 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.94 | 33.02 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.00% | 16.02% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 109 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 54.36% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.93% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.43% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.21 | 36.9 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.93 | 35.71 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.4% | 18.24% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 113 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 59.64% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.64% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.64% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.57% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.36 3 | 27.79 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.93 1 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.6% | 12.74% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 185 | 111 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 49.81% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.81% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 27.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.25% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.72 4 | 30.42 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.43 4 | 28.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.1% | 15.72% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 25% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 25.75% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.63% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.61 | 29.22 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.78 | 28.31 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.9% | 12.68% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 31.5% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 7.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 33.64% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.14% | 4.23% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bournemouth School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
