The Bourne Academy

About The Bourne Academy

The Bourne Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 946 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BOURNE ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 November 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 (2025/26). 35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% 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

946 / 1,050 (90%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2019

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

Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HS

Phone

01202528554

Principal

Mark Avoth

Website

www.thebourneacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Bourne Academy?

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

How many pupils does The Bourne Academy have?

The Bourne Academy has 946 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Bourne Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Bourne Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 November 2019).

How does The Bourne Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Bourne Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Bourne Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Bourne Academy is part of THE BOURNE ACADEMY.

Where is The Bourne Academy?

The Bourne Academy is located at Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HS.