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The Bourne Academy

The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
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The Bourne Academy

Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS

A Good-rated secondary school in Bournemouth.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
946
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.8%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.2%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
8.3%
EBacc 9-4
19.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.53
A*-A Grades
5.9%
A*-B Grades
17.8%
AAB+ %
4.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 57 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About The Bourne Academy

The Bourne Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 74 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 946 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bourne Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bourne Academy

What is The Bourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bourne Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about The Bourne Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 74 responses): 97% of parents would recommend The Bourne Academy.
What are The Bourne Academy's latest exam results?
The Bourne Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bourne Academy located?
The Bourne Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH10 5HS).
How many pupils attend The Bourne Academy?
The Bourne Academy has around 946 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bourne Academy with other schools?
View The Bourne Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.