There are 44 schools in Bournemouth (excluding independent schools), including 31 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, and 2 serving sixth-form education. Bournemouth has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Bournemouth under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Bournemouth
| Total Schools | 44 |
| Total Pupils | 24,946 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.95 |
| Median Free School Meals | 18% |
The median school in Bournemouth has 18% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 30th highest figure in Dorset. This represents about 5,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Bournemouth's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Bournemouth is 20.95 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 26th highest ratio in Dorset, and the 733rd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
Primaries
31
9.68% Outstanding • 77% Good
Secondaries
12
33% Outstanding • 42% Good
Sixth Forms
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Bournemouth's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 24 schools or 77% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and low - about 23% and 19% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 23% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bournemouth's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School | 4–11 yrs | ||||||
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 232 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Bethany Church of England Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 384 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 369 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 436 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Elm Academy | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Good |
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| Heathlands Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 226 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Hill View Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | 4–11 yrs | 445 |
Outstanding |
Low |
High |
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| King's Park Academy | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Kingsleigh Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 840 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Kinson Academy | 4–11 yrs |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | 4–19 yrs | 1,510 | |||||
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 642 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 411 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Muscliff Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Pokesdown Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Queen's Park Academy | 7–11 yrs | 480 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Queen's Park Infant Academy | 5–8 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very high |
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| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | ||
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Church of England | |||
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 501 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 436 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
Low |
Roman Catholic | ||
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Stourfield Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 360 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
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| Stourfield Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 500 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| The Epiphany School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Winton Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 840 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Most of Bournemouth's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 5 schools or 42% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and low - about 33% and 17% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 17% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bournemouth's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Low |
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| Avonbourne Girls Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,538 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Bournemouth School | 11–18 yrs | 1,100 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Bournemouth School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,195 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Glenmoor Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
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| LeAF Studio | 13–19 yrs | 470 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | 4–19 yrs | 1,510 | |||||
| Oak Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |
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| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,250 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
Church of England | |
| The Bourne Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,050 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Winton Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very low |
Most of Bournemouth's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very low - about 50% and 0% of sixth form schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 50% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bournemouth's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | 4–19 yrs | 1,510 | |||||
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic |