Best Private Schools in Bournemouth
5 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, 5 independent schools (3.8% of total) provide education to 1,385 pupils, a small but significant part of the local school landscape.
- Of the 2 inspected independent schools in Bournemouth, 100.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high standard of education, with 0 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings.
- Compared to the national average, independent schools in Bournemouth have a lower percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 0.0%, and a slightly higher proportion with special educational needs at 15.1%.
- Independent schools in Bournemouth have an Attainment 8 score of 44.75, and 40.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, indicating a slightly lower performance than the national average of 46.10 and a notable challenge in core subjects.
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils385
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Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11
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Pupils349
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Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
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Pupils499
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 private schools in Bournemouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 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.