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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.5 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,538
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally and 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school, although only 17% of students progress to top-third universities. The school offers a supportive environment for girls aged 11-19 and has a solid track record of preparing students for further education.
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Last inspected: 15 October 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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 79% | Top 17% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 51% | Top 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%. | 38% | Top 22% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 12 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child is happy
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.4%
White Other15.9%
Black African7.0%
Other5.0%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.73858, -1.82754 · BH7 6NY
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN138193
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteavonbourneacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Avonbourne Girls Academy rated by Ofsted?
Avonbourne Girls Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Avonbourne Girls Academy a good school?
Avonbourne Girls Academy scores 87.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Avonbourne Girls Academy?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, Avonbourne Girls Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Avonbourne Girls Academy in GCSEs?
Avonbourne Girls Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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