Avonbourne Boys' Academy, Bournemouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.9
Avg class size
47
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
846 pupils
900 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bournemouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bournemouth
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.53992%
Overall absence
18.3908%
Persistent absence
870
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonwood Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
King's Park Academy
Park School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
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