Question 1

How many secondary schools are in Bournemouth?

Accepted Answer

There are 12 secondary schools in Bournemouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Question 2

What are the best secondary schools in Bournemouth?

Accepted Answer

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Bournemouth include Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, and Livingstone Academy Bournemouth. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

Question 3

How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Bournemouth?

Accepted Answer

Bournemouth has 12 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 25 are rated Good, meaning 95% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

Question 4

How are secondary schools in Bournemouth ranked on Eduscope?

Accepted Answer

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Bournemouth?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Bournemouth is 0.23. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average class size in Bournemouth secondary schools?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Bournemouth is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Question 7

How do I choose a secondary school in Bournemouth?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a secondary school in Bournemouth, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 12 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Metric	Bournemouth	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	90%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.36	+0.00
Attainment 8	54.4	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	22%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,248	£7,460

Best Secondary Schools in Bournemouth

Bournemouth School

Bournemouth School for Girls

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Glenmoor Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Winton Academy

The Bourne Academy

Avonbourne Girls Academy

LeAF Studio

Oak Academy

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