The Bishop of Winchester Academy

About The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,178 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.1 (2025/26). 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,178 / 1,250 (94%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 February 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PW

Phone

01202512697

Principal

Paul McKeown

Website

http://www.tbowa.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Bishop of Winchester Academy have?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Bishop of Winchester Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2023).

How does The Bishop of Winchester Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Bishop of Winchester Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Bishop of Winchester Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Bishop of Winchester Academy is part of THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is located at Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PW.