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The Bourne Academy Catchment Area

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

The Bourne Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 946 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

946

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Bourne Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Bourne 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 Bourne Academy — School Information

Full address
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136125

Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bourne Academy

Is The Bourne Academy oversubscribed?

The Bourne Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Bourne Academy?

Admission to The Bourne 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 The Bourne Academy cover?

The Bourne 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 Bourne Academy?

The Bourne Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.