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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Academy converter · Bournemouth · BH7 6NZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

846

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 846 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.8%.

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Secondary schools in Bournemouth
10
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH7
5
Secondary in BH7
2
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
21

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BournemouthNear BH7

  • Avonbourne Girls Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    0.0 miles away

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  • Bournemouth School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH8 9PY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Twynham School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 1JF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    2.0 miles away

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  • Glenmoor Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.8 miles away

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  • Winton Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.8 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
147467

Location

Address
Harewood Avenue
Postcode
BH7 6NZ
Town
Bournemouth
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Bournemouth East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
846
Boys / girls
846 / 0
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
846 / 900 (94%)
Free school meals
27.8%
FSM pupils
235
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
United Learning Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dyer
Telephone
01202398451
Website
https://www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/

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