Best Boarding Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
5 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 boarding schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, making up 1.8% of the total schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- The 5 boarding schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole accommodate 1,604 pupils, with 25.6% having special educational needs, a higher proportion than the national average of 13.0%.
- In terms of academic performance, boarding schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have an Attainment 8 score of 37.56 and 24.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to a national Attainment 8 score of 46.10.
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils385
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Canford School
Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
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Pupils646
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 285 boarding schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.16 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,499 | £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.