Best Schools in Bournemouth
132 schools in Bournemouth
Key Facts
- Bournemouth is home to 132 schools, with 96.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high standard of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Bournemouth have 61.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.07.
- Secondary schools in Bournemouth outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.36, Attainment 8 score of 54.37, and 65.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Bournemouth, primary schools have a spending per pupil of £7,915 and 20.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, while secondary schools have a spending per pupil of £7,248 and 22.0% eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Bournemouth
83 nurseries in Bournemouth
Top Primary Schools in Bournemouth
39 primary schools in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils385
P/T Ratio–
Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils349
P/T Ratio–
TH
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils499
P/T Ratio–
Avonwood Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH7 6NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.9%
Pupils481
P/T Ratio21.3
Top Secondary Schools in Bournemouth
12 secondary schools in Bournemouth
Bournemouth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.71
Attainment 873.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,284
BS
Bournemouth School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.54
Attainment 871.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,259
LA
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Ofsted
Good
Bournemouth, BH1 1PA
All-through · Ages 4–19
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected–
Pupils809
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
Progress 8+0.28
Attainment 845.7
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils840
Top Special Schools in Bournemouth
2 special schools in Bournemouth
Top Independent Schools in Bournemouth
5 independent schools in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils385
P/T Ratio–
Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils349
P/T Ratio–
TH
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils499
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Bournemouth has 132 schools, including 39 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, 83 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,894 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.