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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Area

Schools across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. Explore 26 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Canford School, Bournemouth School, and Bournemouth School for Girls. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole55%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole49.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole40%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole4.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole7.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)