Bournemouth School Catchment Area
Bournemouth School is a academy converter secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1284 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,284
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Bournemouth School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Bournemouth School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Bournemouth School — School Information
- Full address
- East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137452
Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth
If Bournemouth School 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
Avonbourne Girls Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH7 6NY
LeAF Studio Catchment Area
Studio schools · BH11 9JW
Oak Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH11 9JJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bournemouth School
Is Bournemouth School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bournemouth School currently has 1284 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bournemouth School? ▾
Bournemouth School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Bournemouth School cover? ▾
Bournemouth School is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bournemouth School? ▾
Bournemouth School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.