The Bourne Academy
Academy sponsor led in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 958 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1050 |
| Free school meals | 37.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE BOURNE ACADEMY |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thebourneacademy.com |
| Telephone | 01202528554 |
| URN | 136125 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 19 November 2019, published 17 December 2019:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 12 February 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Nearby schools
- Winton Academy (secondary school, about 1.2 km)
- Glenmoor Academy (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- Oak Academy (secondary school, about 1.5 km)
- LeAF Studio (secondary school, about 1.7 km)
- St Aldhelm's Academy (secondary school, about 2.8 km)
- Bournemouth School (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (secondary school, about 3.5 km)
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.