The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.7
16.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
36.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 891
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Leon Lima
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinton Academy
Secondary · Very close
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Winton Primary School
Primary · 747m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 754m away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Kingsleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Bourne Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Glenmoor Academy a selective school?
No. Glenmoor Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Glenmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Glenmoor Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glenmoor Academy?
Glenmoor Academy currently has 891 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glenmoor Academy take?
Glenmoor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Glenmoor Academy?
Glenmoor Academy is in Bournemouth, BH10 4EX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glenmoor Academy have a sixth form?
No, Glenmoor Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.