Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Academy converter · Secondary school · Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH7 6NZ
Composite score
59.1

About Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a boys' secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 840 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.3 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.6 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 41% of secondary schools nationally.

59% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 75% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,302
National rank
#112
In South West
#11
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Top 41%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
47.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
59%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
75%
% EBacc grade 5+
24%
EBacc average points score
4.38

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 840 % FSM ever-6 27.6% % EAL 31.5% Age range 11–16 Gender Boys

Location

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