Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Bournemouth, BH7, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 846 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023): Outstanding. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 29 November 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.28 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 58.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 162 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 846 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 25.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20.48% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.5% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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