The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 3.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
3.4
40.4 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
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Andrew Roper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLivingstone Academy Bournemouth
All-through · Grammar · 806m away
St Martin's School
Independent · 864m away
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Linwood School
Special school · 1.3km away
Talbot Heath School
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian Wing College
Special school · 1.8km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kings Bournemouth?
Kings Bournemouth currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Bournemouth take?
Kings Bournemouth caters for pupils aged 14 to 25.
Where is Kings Bournemouth?
Kings Bournemouth is in Bournemouth, BH2 6LD, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Bournemouth have a sixth form?
Yes, Kings Bournemouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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