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Bournemouth secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 52, well above the England average of 41, with 64% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 54% nationally. Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, and Talbot Heath School are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. With 14 secondary schools serving Bournemouth, families in Boscombe, Winton, Southbourne, and Westbourne have access to strong GCSE results and inclusive comprehensive education in this vibrant coastal town. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Bournemouth Collegiate School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Talbot Heath School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Girls | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bournemouth School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
| #2 | Bournemouth School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #8 | The Bishop of Winchester Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Glenmoor Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Avonbourne Girls Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #10 | Avonbourne Boys' Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Bourne Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Oak Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | LeAF Studio | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Winton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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