Avonbourne Boys' Academy Catchment Area
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 840 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
840
Pupils
900
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Avonbourne Boys' Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Avonbourne Boys' Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147467
Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth
If Avonbourne Boys' Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH8 9PW
The Bourne Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH10 5HS
Bournemouth School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH8 9UJ
Bournemouth School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH8 9PY
Avonbourne Girls Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH7 6NY
LeAF Studio Catchment Area
Studio schools · BH11 9JW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Avonbourne Boys' Academy? ▾
Admission to Avonbourne Boys' Academy is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Avonbourne Boys' Academy cover? ▾
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Avonbourne Boys' Academy? ▾
Avonbourne Boys' Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.