Head: Dorian Lewis
A competitive boys' grammar school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Cutoff Score
121
86% of max
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
332
Offers Made
178
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Located in Bournemouth within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area. Priority given to boys resident within the BCP local authority area.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Bournemouth/Poole
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. GL Assessment format. Qualifying score varies per school. The scraped content appears to contain primarily repeated Religious Studies curriculum content rather than standard school information pages. Most of the attempted admissions-related URLs returned 'Page not found' errors. Only transport information was successfully extracted.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
74.1
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
96%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
91%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.16
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 75.8 | 74.0 | -1.8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 96% | -4pp |
| EBacc entry | 92% | 91% | -1pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
97%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
40.2avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
63%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
84%
Higher Education
+16pp vs grammar avg
68%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
173 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Business
97 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Geography
91 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
88 entries
94%
-4.7pp vs school
Religious Studies
170 entries
95%
-4.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
47 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Physics
43 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Psychology
36 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-93.9pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics at grade 6. Specific subject requirements: grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (56.6%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 5 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,995
Teaching Staff / pupil
£392
Educational Supplies / pupil
£312
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,495
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,112,155 · 916 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,211,166
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£63,425
Targeted funding for 59 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£206,555
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£14,371
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£4,917
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£75,857
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£55,376
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£71,414
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,284 / 1,100(117%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Mathematics at grade 6. Specific subject requirements: grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level
1:18.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.12%
Qualified Teachers
3.94%
Absence Rate
6.68%
Persistent Absence
Historic buildings with modern additions including science laboratories, IT suites, sports hall, swimming pool, drama studio, music rooms, library, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
STEM
Arts
Library
The school has a well-equipped library with extensive book collections, digital resources, study spaces, and computer access. The library supports both curriculum work and independent research.
Capital Projects
Recent projects include the refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrading of ICT facilities, and improvements to the sports hall. The school has ongoing maintenance and modernisation programmes for its buildings.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
The school has orchestras, concert band, jazz ensemble, chamber groups, and choir. Regular concerts and performances are held throughout the year. Drama productions include annual school plays and house drama competitions.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular educational trips including geography field trips, history visits to battlefields, modern languages exchanges with European schools, ski trips, and cultural visits to museums and theatres.
Community Service
Students participate in local community projects, charity fundraising, and volunteer work with local organisations. The school has links with local primary schools for reading support programmes.
Uniform
Students are required to wear a blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers, black shoes, and appropriate outer garments in school colours. Sixth form students have a smart casual dress code.
School Meals
Full catering service available with hot meals, sandwiches, and snacks. Dining hall seating for all pupils. Free school meals available for eligible students. Cashless payment system in operation.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects. Years 7-8: approximately 1 hour per night. Years 9-11: 1.5-2 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study expectations of 4-5 hours per subject per week.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and courtesy. House system promotes positive behaviour and competition. Clear sanctions for poor behaviour including detentions, reports, and exclusions for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during lessons. May be used during break and lunch times in designated areas only. Confiscation policy in place for inappropriate use.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including learning support, exam access arrangements, and pastoral care. Individual education plans are developed where appropriate.
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Service BS1 - Poulner: 07:20 Verwood Memorial Hall, Al Trullo/Spice of India Restaurant Ringwood Road, Ringwood Road/Woodlinken Drive, Ashley Heath/A31 Eastbound slip road, Meeting House Lane, Southampton Rd/Middleton Road, Poulner White Hart Hotel, Bournemouth School 08:10. Service BS2 - Verwood/Three Legged Cross/West Moors/Ferndown: Church Hill/Manor Road, 07:22 Morrison's Roundabout, Manor Road/Newton Road, Verwood Road/Broadmead Road, Oakdene Home, Payne Close, West Moors Village Hall, Station Road/Pinehurst Road, 1st Bus Stop/Victoria Road, Victoria Road/Town Centre, Dudsbury Avenue, Chapelgate Garage, Parley Cross Traffic Lights, Bournemouth School 08:10.
Nearest Station: Bournemouth
Transport Info
Bournemouth School promotes and encourages the use of sustainable travel to and from school. Details of school buses are available including BS1 and BS2 services provided under private contract by a non-profit organisation, organised by a parent co-operative. These buses may be over-subscribed with a waiting list in operation.
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