Welcome to The Bournemouth and Poole College
We have a thriving College community that gives you the opportunity to get involved! As well as joining our Students' Union and enjoying the many benefits it offers, you can also get involved in the running of events and activities!Ultimately, we’re here for our students, which is why we’re constantly investing in new facilities across our College sites. There’s plenty of opportunity to get some ‘me’ time with a meal at an award-winning restaurant, a haircut or beauty treatment, or a quick coffee. If sport's your thing, we offer some amazing equipment in our fitness centres – The FIT Rooms and Arbitrium CrossFit at our Lansdowne site.Ever thought about representing your fellow students? Find out more about how you can represent the Student Voice at The College.If you think life at the College might be for you, the best way to get a taste for it is by experiencing it first-hand! We have regularly scheduled open events to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities, speak to the experienced tutors and look at your options for the future.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Further education
Suitable Ages
16 to 99
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
0 Total
No. of Boys
0 (0%)
No. of Girls
0 (0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
N/A
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
0.0%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
9%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
13%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 15, 2025
Open Event
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 1 - Dec 20
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 14
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesSaba Rubaei
September 2007
Employed
Saba Rubaei studied English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Bournemouth and Poole College, and has since achieved remarkable success, now serving as Senior Vice President (Head of International Cyber Regulation) at Citibank. Her journey is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of education and perseverance.
James
September 2004
Employed
James says his experience at Bournemouth and Poole College was both a ‘positive’ and ‘pleasant’ one. He started when he was 16 on the Specialised Chefs programme and originally was from Christchurch, so he grew up in the area.
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