The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.6
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 385
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Maria Coulter (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
College Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCorpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 646m away
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 962m away
King's Park Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Stourfield Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stourfield Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bournemouth Collegiate School a selective school?
No. Bournemouth Collegiate School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bournemouth Collegiate School?
Bournemouth Collegiate School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bournemouth Collegiate School take?
Bournemouth Collegiate School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bournemouth Collegiate School?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is in Bournemouth, BH5 2DY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bournemouth Collegiate School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bournemouth Collegiate School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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