Bournemouth School
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Grammar SchoolDorset, South West135 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

Healthy

School Size

1,284 pupils

About Bournemouth School

Bournemouth School is a boys' grammar school where pupils thrive academically and personally, with girls welcomed into the mixed sixth form. The school places strong emphasis on hard work, respect and integrity, and pupils consistently rise to these expectations, conducting themselves with maturity and consideration for others. An ambitious curriculum helps students develop remarkable depth of understanding across subjects, with teachers who possess excellent subject knowledge and high expectations. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from extensive opportunities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Combined Cadet Force, orchestras, rock bands and numerous leadership roles, all of which contribute to developing well-rounded, confident young people ready for their next steps.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,284

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 27/02/2024

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

74.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,284 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1Healthy
Consortium
Dorset Consortium (GL)

Admissions

Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

6.6%

Free School Meals

13.2%

English as Additional Language

0.86%

EHCP

4.13%

SEN Support

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