2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bournemouth Area

Bournemouth secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 51, well above the England average of 39, with 57% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 56% nationally. Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, and Glenmoor Academy are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.3/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). 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 FMS Inspection Score.