The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,178
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul McKeown (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · 391m away
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · 632m away
Bournemouth School
Secondary · 656m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 768m away
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Muscliff Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bishop of Winchester Academy a selective school?
No. The Bishop of Winchester Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bishop of Winchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop of Winchester Academy?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy currently has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop of Winchester Academy take?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bishop of Winchester Academy?
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is in Bournemouth, BH8 9PW, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop of Winchester Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bishop of Winchester Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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