Is Bournemouth School a boys school?

Yes — Bournemouth School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Bournemouth School have?

Bournemouth School has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bournemouth School's Ofsted rating?

Bournemouth School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).

How does Bournemouth School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bournemouth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.2 in 2025/26.

Is Bournemouth School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bournemouth School is part of BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL.

Where is Bournemouth School?

Bournemouth School is located at East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PY.

Bournemouth School

East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PY

Outstanding

Inspected 27 February 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

71.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,284

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bournemouth School

Bournemouth School is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,284 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.2 (2025/26). 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,284 / 1,100 (117%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

6.9%

Free school meals

13.3%

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

4.1%

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)

71.2

Attainment 8

176 pupils

92.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.3%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

166 students

28.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

74%

To higher education

46%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10.5%

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.

68.37

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

6.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£53,738

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,949 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

5.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 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.

£6,415

Spend per pupil

£6,400

Income per pupil

62%

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: East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PY
Phone: 01202512609
Headteacher: Dorian Lewis
Website: http://www.bournemouth-school.org

Academy Trust

BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL →

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Bournemouth School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Bournemouth

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Bournemouth will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bournemouth School?: Bournemouth School is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Bournemouth School a boys school?: Yes — Bournemouth School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Bournemouth School have?: Bournemouth School has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bournemouth School's Ofsted rating?: Bournemouth School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).
How does Bournemouth School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bournemouth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.2 in 2025/26.
Is Bournemouth School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bournemouth School is part of BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL.
Where is Bournemouth School?: Bournemouth School is located at East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PY.