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Winton Academy Catchment Area

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

Winton Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 906 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

906

Pupils

900

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Winton Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Winton 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 906 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Winton Academy — School Information

Full address
Winton Way, Bournemouth, BH10 4HT
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140007

Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Winton Academy

Is Winton Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Winton Academy currently has 906 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Winton Academy?

Admission to Winton 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 Winton Academy cover?

Winton Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Winton Academy?

Winton Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.