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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Academy converter · Bournemouth · BH7 6NZ

Ages 11–16 · 846 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

45.7

Overall absence

7.9%

Admissions demand

0.67 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-11-29

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.28
−20+2
Attainment 845.7
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry36%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.8%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.5%
Enrolments in measure
836

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.67 · Often has places

1st preferences

111

Places offered

179

1st-preference offers

111

Total preferences (any rank)
396
Preferred offers (top 3)
174
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

846 pupils · 900 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
United Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dyer

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

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

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att848.7
    • P80.4
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Bishop of Winchester Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH8 9PW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence11.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Bournemouth School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH8 9UJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att871.7
    • P80.5
    • EM5+95%
    • Absence6.4%

    1.4 miles away

  • Bournemouth School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH8 9PY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att873.3
    • P80.7
    • EM5+96%
    • Absence5.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Twynham School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 1JF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att849.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Glenmoor Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    • Att860.4
    • P81.1
    • EM5+82%
    • Absence6.8%

    2.8 miles away

  • Winton Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+74%
    • Absence5.2%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

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

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