Is Avonbourne Girls Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 15 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Avonbourne Girls Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Avonbourne Girls Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54 (England: 46.2). 64.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Avonbourne Girls Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Avonbourne Girls Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NY

Local ranking8th of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1538

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 15 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 15 October 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 64.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 79.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 173

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 68.0%
Higher education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 21.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

24.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.5
16-18 Cohort: 165

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1188
Boys: 75 (6%)
Girls: 1085 (94%)
Capacity: 1538 (75% full)
SEND: 15.9%
FSM Eligible: 24.7%
EAL: 33.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 15.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 78.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,246/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 54.5%
White Other: 16.2%
Black African: 7.1%
Other: 5.1%
Mixed Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%

54.5%

White British

16.2%

White Other

7.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01202398451

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Harewood Avenue

Bournemouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 138193
UKPRN: 10037404
Establishment No.: 5404
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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