Bournemouth School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Bournemouth School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
HealthySchool 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
Ages & Pupils
1,284
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 27/02/2024
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
74.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
96%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.6%
Free School Meals
13.2%
English as Additional Language
0.86%
EHCP
4.13%
SEN Support