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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.4 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,284
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally and a remarkable 99% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's high EBacc entry rate of 91% further reflects its commitment to a rigorous curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 98% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 February 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. | 74.2 | Top 2% 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 3% 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%. | 91% | Top 1% 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%. | 87% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
Asian Indian8.6%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Chinese3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Other3.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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50.74861, -1.85845 · BH8 9PY
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN137452
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bournemouth-school.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bournemouth School rated by Ofsted?
Bournemouth School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Bournemouth School a good school?
Bournemouth School scores 98.4/100 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 in GCSEs?
Bournemouth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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