The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 840
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Dyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvonbourne Girls Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Bicknell School
Special school · Very close
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 823m away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
King's Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Stourfield Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stourfield Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy a selective school?
No. Avonbourne Boys' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Avonbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avonbourne Boys' Academy?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy currently has 840 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avonbourne Boys' Academy take?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Avonbourne Boys' Academy?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is in Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avonbourne Boys' Academy have a sixth form?
No, Avonbourne Boys' Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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