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The Bishop of Winchester Academy Catchment Area

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

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1178 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,178

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Bishop of Winchester Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Bishop of Winchester Academy 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: 94% 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.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

The Bishop of Winchester Academy — School Information

Full address
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136120

Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

If The Bishop of Winchester Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Is The Bishop of Winchester Academy oversubscribed?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy 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 The Bishop of Winchester Academy cover?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy 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 The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.