The Bishop of Winchester Academy
URN: 136120 • Bournemouth BH8 9PW
Overview
- Name
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy
- URN
- 136120
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul McKeown (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01202512697
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mallard Road, Bournemouth BH8 9PW
Summary
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bournemouth, serving a diverse student body of 1,178 pupils. As a Church of England academy, it emphasizes a distinctly Christian ethos, welcoming students of all faiths and none. The academy's mission, encapsulated in the motto "Sapere Aude" (Have the courage to be wise), aims to foster self-confidence and wise decision-making among students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
The academy prides itself on high expectations and a supportive learning environment, which has led to positive feedback from Ofsted reports over the years. The school focuses on improving student achievement, attendance, and behaviour, creating a purposeful atmosphere where students feel valued and proud of their school community.
Additionally, The Bishop of Winchester Academy is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with dedicated staff in place to ensure all pupils receive the necessary assistance. The academy also offers a successful sixth form, providing pathways for continued education and personal growth.
The academy prides itself on high expectations and a supportive learning environment, which has led to positive feedback from Ofsted reports over the years. The school focuses on improving student achievement, attendance, and behaviour, creating a purposeful atmosphere where students feel valued and proud of their school community.
Additionally, The Bishop of Winchester Academy is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with dedicated staff in place to ensure all pupils receive the necessary assistance. The academy also offers a successful sixth form, providing pathways for continued education and personal growth.
Useful links
- The Trust Board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- 15 DecemberEnd of Term letter from Principal (calendar)
- Academy Tours - October 2025 (calendar)
- Sports Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bournemouth School (78.0)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (74.9)
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy (65.4)
- Winton Academy (64.9)
- Glenmoor Academy (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1178
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 550
- FSM %
- 20.90
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1178 | 628 | 550 | 1250 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1148 | 627 | 521 | 1250 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1184 | 674 | 510 | 1250 | 19.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1184 | 674 | 510 | 1250 | 19.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1187 | 671 | 516 | 1250 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1128 | 639 | 489 | 1250 | 16.30 |
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