Bournemouth School for Girls
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Bournemouth School for Girls
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
HealthySchool Size
1,259 pupils
About Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth School for Girls is described as a joyous place where pupils flourish both academically and socially. The school's 'big sister' programme helps Year 7 students settle in quickly, fostering a warm, supportive community where kindness and mutual respect are genuinely lived values. Girls here are passionate learners who achieve exceptionally well, with sixth-form students regularly progressing to the most selective universities. Beyond the classroom, pupils embrace an impressive range of opportunities — from robotics and debating to outdoor education and the arts — while leadership roles and community events empower them to make a real difference both within school and beyond.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,259
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 5 August 2024
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
72.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
96%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Three papers: Mathematics (50 mins), English (45 mins), Verbal Reasoning (50 mins) - all GL Assessment multiple choice
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.4%
Free School Meals
14.9%
English as Additional Language
0.79%
EHCP
8.66%
SEN Support