Avonbourne Boys' Academy
URN: 147467 • Bournemouth BH7 6NZ
Overview
- Name
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy
- URN
- 147467
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Dyer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01202398451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 6NZ
Summary
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary academy located in Bournemouth, serving approximately 840 boys with a capacity of 900. The school operates under the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority and has a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals, currently at 27.3%. The academy aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Avonbourne Boys' Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and opportunities for enrichment. The school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement while also promoting values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility. The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that every student has access to quality education and support.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with initiatives that encourage parental involvement and collaboration. The school hosts open mornings and shares parent case studies to strengthen ties with families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Avonbourne Boys' Academy](https://www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/).
The curriculum at Avonbourne Boys' Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and opportunities for enrichment. The school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement while also promoting values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility. The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that every student has access to quality education and support.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with initiatives that encourage parental involvement and collaboration. The school hosts open mornings and shares parent case studies to strengthen ties with families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Avonbourne Boys' Academy](https://www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/).
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Nearby alternatives
- Bournemouth School (78.0)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (74.9)
- 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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 840
- Boys
- 840
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- 2019-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 840 | 840 | 0 | 900 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 793 | 793 | 0 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 655 | 655 | 0 | 900 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 655 | 655 | 0 | 900 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 559 | 559 | 900 | 22.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 494 | 494 | 1050 | 18.60 |
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