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Bournemouth School

Academy converter · Bournemouth · BH8 9PY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,320

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas 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 11–18, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 1,320 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 6.7%.

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Secondary schools in Bournemouth
10
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH8
10
Secondary in BH8
3
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 BH8

  • Glenmoor Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.4 miles away

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  • Winton Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.4 miles away

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  • Avonbourne Girls Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Avonbourne Boys' Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NZ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • The Bourne Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 5HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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  • Oak Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.9 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
137452

Location

Address
East Way
Postcode
BH8 9PY
Town
Bournemouth
County
Dorset
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
1,320
Boys / girls
1,270 / 50
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
1,320 / 1,100 (120%)
Free school meals
6.7%
FSM pupils
61
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL
Academy trust
BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Dorian Lewis
Telephone
01202512609
Website
http://www.bournemouth-school.org

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