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Bournemouth Collegiate School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bournemouth Collegiate School is a other independent not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 385 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

385

Pupils

400

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Bournemouth Collegiate School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bournemouth Collegiate School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Bournemouth Collegiate School — School Information

Full address
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113937

Other Not applicable Schools in Bournemouth

If Bournemouth Collegiate School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bournemouth Collegiate School

Is Bournemouth Collegiate School oversubscribed?

Bournemouth Collegiate School is operating close to its capacity of 400 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bournemouth Collegiate School?

Bournemouth Collegiate School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bournemouth Collegiate School cover?

Bournemouth Collegiate School is a not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.