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Tregonwell Academy

Academy special converter · Bournemouth · BH7 6QP

Ages 5–16 · 136 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

5.8

Overall absence

27.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-06-26

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.39
−20+2
Attainment 85.8
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)18%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
97.0
Avg scaled score — maths
93.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
95.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence27.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)61.8%
Unauthorised12.7%
Authorised absence
14.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
24.3%
Enrolments in measure
173

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

136 pupils · 56 places

Pupils on roll
136
Boys / girls
117 / 19
School capacity
56
Capacity fill
136 / 56 (243%)
Free school meals
69.1%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Academy trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Sponsor
Ambitions Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Phillips

Location

Address
Petersfield Road
Postcode
BH7 6QP
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

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
37 on roll / 40 capacity
SEN unit places
118 on roll / 118 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 5–16, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 136 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 69.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

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

Nearby schools

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

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  • Pokesdown Community Primary School

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Joseph Phillips
Telephone
01202424361
Website
www.tregonwell-academy.co.uk

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