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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.2 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,178
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.6, which places it in the top 31% of schools nationally. A commendable 72% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 45%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2023Quality 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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 45% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.9%
White Other11.0%
Mixed Other4.1%
Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.74814, -1.84915 · BH8 9PW
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136120
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tbowa.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishop of Winchester Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2023.
Is The Bishop of Winchester Academy a good school?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy scores 61.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 The Bishop of Winchester Academy in GCSEs?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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