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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Bournemouth Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Bournemouth. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#2BOURNEMOUTH
#247England

Bournemouth School for Girls

Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,209 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School180 offers / 378 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1BOURNEMOUTH
#246England

Bournemouth School

East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,230 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School178 offers / 332 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3BOURNEMOUTH
#472England

Talbot Heath School

Rothesay Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
584 pupils
Girls
2-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#6BOURNEMOUTH
#880England

Bournemouth Collegiate School

College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
396 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Christian
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8BOURNEMOUTH
#1,784England

The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,148 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School200 offers / 527 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#9BOURNEMOUTH
#1,807England

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,927 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 122 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School171 offers / 455 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7BOURNEMOUTH
#1,530England

Avonbourne Girls Academy

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,115 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 409 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11BOURNEMOUTH
#2,990England

The Bourne Academy

Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
933 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 554 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12BOURNEMOUTH
#3,058England

LeAF Studio

Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
444 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

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Neighbourhoods in Bournemouth

Boscombe is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Bournemouth Collegiate School#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Branksome is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Talbot Heath SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Talbot Heath School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Charminster is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Bournemouth School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#1Bournemouth SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
#8The Bishop of Winchester AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Bournemouth School for Girls#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Bournemouth School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Bishop of Winchester Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Ensbury Park is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Glenmoor AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Glenmoor Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Harewood is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Avonbourne Girls AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#10Avonbourne Boys' AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Avonbourne Girls Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Avonbourne Boys' Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Kinson is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Bourne AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#13Oak AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Bourne Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Oak Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Southbourne is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School#9
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALivingstone Academy BournemouthStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Livingstone Academy BournemouthN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wallisdown is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12LeAF StudioStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
LeAF Studio#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Winton is a popular residential pocket within the Bournemouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bournemouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Winton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Winton Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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