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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZSecondaryAges 11–16BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
108 1st-choice / 149 places
Ranking
#874
of 3,141 nationally

About Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Avonbourne Boys' Academy has undergone a remarkable turnaround, earning an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023. This is a significant leap from its previous inspection in 2019, where the school was rated Inadequate overall. The inspection report awarded top marks across the board, with Outstanding grades for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Beyond the inspection, the school’s academic performance is best captured by its Progress 8 score of 0.28, which is classified as ‘Above average’ nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at the school achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points across England. The school ranks 8th out of 21 secondary schools in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority on this measure, placing it in the top 40% locally.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderBoys
AddressHarewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NZ
HeadteacherMichelle Dyer
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils840
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity840 / 900 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Tennis CourtsICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsScience LabsLibrarySwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

GymnasticsFootballRugbyMartial ArtsHockeyRoundersCricketAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DebateDuke of EdinburghGardeningScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:25

Source: avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Avonbourne Boys' Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.