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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
946
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. The school’s GCSE results show that 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and it ranks in the top 60% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8. However, the percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 28%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Good range of subjects
99%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
93%
School supports development
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.75628, -1.90102 · BH10 5HS
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136125
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thebourneacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bourne Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Bourne Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is The Bourne Academy a good school?
The Bourne Academy scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Bourne Academy?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bourne Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Bourne Academy in GCSEs?
The Bourne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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