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Bournemouth School for Girls

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Bournemouth School for Girls

Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,259
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.4%
Attainment 8
72.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2024

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
72.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
64.6%
Basics 9-5
96.0%

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
48.0%
EBacc APS
6.45
EBacc 9-5
44.1%
EBacc 9-4
46.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.54
A*-A Grades
32.3%
A*-B Grades
61.8%
AAB+ %
19.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 168 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Bournemouth School for Girls

Bournemouth School for Girls is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.1. The school has around 1,259 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bournemouth School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bournemouth School for Girls

What is Bournemouth School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Bournemouth School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Bournemouth School for Girls's latest exam results?
Bournemouth School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bournemouth School for Girls located?
Bournemouth School for Girls is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 9UJ).
How many pupils attend Bournemouth School for Girls?
Bournemouth School for Girls has around 1,259 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bournemouth School for Girls with other schools?
View Bournemouth School for Girls'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.