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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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