The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 906
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Leon Lima (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlenmoor Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 838m away
Winton Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingsleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Bourne Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Winton Academy a selective school?
No. Winton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Winton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winton Academy?
Winton Academy currently has 906 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winton Academy take?
Winton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Winton Academy?
Winton Academy is in Bournemouth, BH10 4HT, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Winton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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