Bournemouth School for Girls Catchment Area
Bournemouth School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1259 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,259
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls Catchment Area Information
Entry to Bournemouth School for Girls 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 for Girls — School Information
- Full address
- Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136996
Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth
If Bournemouth School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Catchment Area
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The Bourne Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH10 5HS
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
Oak Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH11 9JJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bournemouth School for Girls
Is Bournemouth School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bournemouth School for Girls currently has 1259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bournemouth School for Girls? ▾
Bournemouth School for Girls 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 for Girls cover? ▾
Bournemouth School for Girls 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 for Girls? ▾
Bournemouth School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.