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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
+0.12
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
148 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,262
of 3,141 nationally

About The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a Church of England secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, a local authority with 25 state secondary schools. It ranks 12th among them by Progress 8 score, placing it in the middle of the pack. For context, the top-performing schools in the same LA are Glenmoor Academy, The Bournemouth and Poole College, and Poole Grammar School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Bournemouth School for Girls, just 0.4 km away. The Bishop of Winchester itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained since at least 2013. With 1,178 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,250, it is a large secondary that also operates a sixth form. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 527 applications for 200 places, with 148 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMallard Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PW
HeadteacherPaul McKeown
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils1,178
Free School Meals (FSM)20.9%
School Capacity1,178 / 1,250 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryDining HallSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryRugbyFootballNetballBadmintonTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience ClubEco ClubBook ClubChoirDebateModel United NationsNewspaperCoding

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySEN UnitMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.