Is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 21st of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Livingstone Academy Bournemouth's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Livingstone Academy Bournemouth averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44 (England: 46.2). 42.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Livingstone Academy Bournemouth?

Applications for Year 7 places at Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 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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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA

Local ranking21st of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

1510

Capacity

4-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 April 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 42.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 144

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 809
Boys: 555 (55%)
Girls: 451 (45%)
Capacity: 1510 (67% full)
SEND: 17.9%
FSM Eligible: 25.8%
EAL: 52.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,090/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 34.1%
White British: 30.1%
Black African: 11.0%
Asian Indian: 5.8%
Mixed Other: 5.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%

34.1%

White Other

30.1%

White British

11.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01202124555

office@livingstone-aspirations.org

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Madeira Road

Bournemouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148590
UKPRN: 10088769
Establishment No.: 4009
Trust: ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST

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