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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ

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Boys
Pupils
840
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.3%
Attainment 8
47.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.2%
Basics 9-5
58.0%

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
47.5%
EBacc APS
4.37
EBacc 9-5
24.1%
EBacc 9-4
33.3%
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About Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. The school has around 840 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Avonbourne Boys' Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Harewood College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Avonbourne Boys' Academy

What is Avonbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Avonbourne Boys' Academy's latest exam results?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Avonbourne Boys' Academy located?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH7 6NZ).
How many pupils attend Avonbourne Boys' Academy?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy has around 840 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Avonbourne Boys' Academy with other schools?
View Avonbourne Boys' 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.