Bournemouth School
URN: 137452 • Bournemouth BH8 9PY
Overview
- Name
- Bournemouth School
- URN
- 137452
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dorian Lewis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202512609
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PY
Summary
Bournemouth School is a boys' secondary academy located in Bournemouth, serving 1,284 students with a capacity of 1,100. The school is dedicated to fostering a high-quality educational environment, focusing on improving teaching and learning to enhance student attainment across the curriculum. The leadership prioritises the development of skills necessary for students to pursue fulfilling career paths, whether through higher education or apprenticeships.
The school promotes a strong ethos centred on hard work, discipline, smart appearance, and respect. It aims to provide a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to develop their talents and contribute positively to society. Bournemouth School is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all students have equal access to participate in various activities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Bournemouth School's mission, as it seeks to strengthen its ties within the local area. The school is focused on continuous improvement and maintaining a supportive environment for both students and staff, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all.
The school promotes a strong ethos centred on hard work, discipline, smart appearance, and respect. It aims to provide a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to develop their talents and contribute positively to society. Bournemouth School is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all students have equal access to participate in various activities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Bournemouth School's mission, as it seeks to strengthen its ties within the local area. The school is focused on continuous improvement and maintaining a supportive environment for both students and staff, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Science Technician (Physics) Anywhere Part Time Full Time - Term Time (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bournemouth School for Girls (74.9)
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy (65.4)
- Winton Academy (64.9)
- Glenmoor Academy (63.0)
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1284
- Boys
- 1235
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1284 | 1235 | 49 | 1100 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1230 | 1180 | 50 | 1100 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1165 | 1136 | 29 | 1100 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1165 | 1136 | 29 | 1100 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1142 | 1106 | 36 | 1100 | 6.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1081 | 1040 | 41 | 1100 | 5.20 |
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