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Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.2 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
729
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 83% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 59%, while 33% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a decent level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents evaluating the breadth of academic options available.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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50.85106, -0.91439 · PO10 8PJ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126069
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.bourne.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bourne Community College rated by Ofsted?
Bourne Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2021.
Is Bourne Community College a good school?
Bourne Community College scores 27.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bourne Community College in GCSEs?
Bourne Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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