Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy a boys school?

Yes — Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a boys school.

How many pupils does Avonbourne Boys' Academy have?

Avonbourne Boys' Academy has 840 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Avonbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?

Avonbourne Boys' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023).

How does Avonbourne Boys' Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Avonbourne Boys' Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.

Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Avonbourne Boys' Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Avonbourne Boys' Academy?

Avonbourne Boys' Academy is located at Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZ.

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZ

Outstanding

Inspected 29 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

47.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

840

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Avonbourne Boys' Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 840 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (2025/26). 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 840 / 900 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27.8%

Free school meals

25.7%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

20.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.4

Attainment 8

138 pupils

56.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

18.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

51.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +15.8 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.6 vs 2023/24

4.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£46,314

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,909 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,588

Spend per pupil

£7,502

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZ
Phone: 01202398451
Head Teacher: Michelle Dyer
Website: https://www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

UNITED LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Avonbourne Boys' Academy?: Avonbourne Boys' Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy a boys school?: Yes — Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a boys school.
How many pupils does Avonbourne Boys' Academy have?: Avonbourne Boys' Academy has 840 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Avonbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?: Avonbourne Boys' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023).
How does Avonbourne Boys' Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Avonbourne Boys' Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.
Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Avonbourne Boys' Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Avonbourne Boys' Academy?: Avonbourne Boys' Academy is located at Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZ.