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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,259
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally. Almost all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 96% securing a grade 5 or higher. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 98.0 indicates it outperforms 98% of schools, reflecting a high level of parent satisfaction and confidence in its educational offerings.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 72.2 | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 96% | Top 3% 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%. | 48% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.7%
Asian Indian8.1%
White Other6.8%
Mixed W+Asian6.3%
Asian Chinese5.2%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.75078, -1.85283 · BH8 9UJ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136996
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wearebsg.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bournemouth School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Bournemouth School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Bournemouth School for Girls a good school?
Bournemouth School for Girls scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Bournemouth School for Girls in GCSEs?
Bournemouth School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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