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Welcome to The Bishop of Winchester Academy

At The Bishop of Winchester Academy, we provide an outstanding post-16 education, offering high-quality teaching through a dynamic and diverse curriculum of both academic and vocational courses. If you would like to join us, please click here for applications and online enrolment.As we embrace the Conceptual Age, we develop within our students their own individual abilities to beCreativeDesign-focusedInnovativeEmpatheticStrong problem solvers Skills vital for navigating the changing careers landscape of the future.At TBOWA 6th Form, students are not just numbers; they are valued individuals, whose potential is nurtured with care, made possible by our small size and big hearts. Our ethos is built on a foundation of Christian values, promoting a community of respect, integrity, and academic rigour. With a broad range of A levels and vocational courses, we cater to diverse interests and career ambitions, ensuring students can live life to the full.Transitioning to 6th Form can be challenging, but at TBOWA, students are supported every step of the way. Our dedicated pastoral team ensures each student receives personalised guidance, from academic mentoring to careers advice, and full support with their post-18 applications. In addition, our Step-up to Oxford partnership, with New College, ensures students can apply successfully to study at the best universities in the world.One former student remarked, “One of the best things about The Bishop of Winchester Academy is the unwavering support that all students receive throughout their time here. The dedicated teachers and staff members have always been there to guide us, inspire us, and help us reach our full potential.”

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,178 Total

No. of Boys

628 (53.3%)

No. of Girls

550 (46.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

17.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

13.24%

A*/A grades

25.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:60%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:22%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:N/A
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:96%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:27%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:3%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Application Window

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 9, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Oct 10, 2025

Sixth Form Applications Open

Jan 30, 2026

Application Deadline


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

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Here at The Bishop of Winchester Academy we are delighted to offer a diverse range of enrichment options in our 10:10 programme. Named after one of our school mantras, John 10:10 we foster the love of academia, sports, creativity and other interests so all our pupils can ‘live life to the full’ (John 10:10).

Company Programme
Christian Union
A Level Maths Support

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed