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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NYSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.40
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
129 1st-choice / 177 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#645 of 3,141 nationally

About Avonbourne Girls Academy

Avonbourne Girls Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that currently educates 1,188 pupils against a capacity of 1,538, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 24.2%, a figure that gives a clear indication of the school’s intake relative to the national average. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 409 applications for 177 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.31 applicants per place. Of those, 129 were first-preference applications, and all 129 received offers. The school is non-denominational and operates a mixed-gender intake across its 11-19 age range, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site. Headteacher Michelle Dyer leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, was rated Outstanding across every category judged — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHarewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6NY
HeadteacherMichelle Dyer
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils1,188
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity1,188 / 1,538 (77% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallAstro TurfSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsGymnasticsRugbyRowing

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsGardeningChoirNewspaperYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubDramaArt ClubCodingDuke of Edinburgh

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avonbourne Girls Academy

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