The Bourne Academy vs Elm Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth
Elm Academy
Bournemouth
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
958
364
Capacity
1050
480
Occupancy
91%
76%
FSM %
37.4%
35.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2025
Jan 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
46.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
42.2%
-
KS2 Reading
-
80%
KS2 Maths
-
87%
KS2 Writing
-
82%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D+
-
Points Per Entry
24.5
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
4%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
47
-
Retention
96%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
14%
-
Degree course
58%
-
Any L4+ destination
58%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
59
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (38)
Biology (26)
Mathematics (24)
Chemistry (22)
Psychology (22)
Sociology (22)
Sociology (20)
English Literature (18)