Welcome to The Bourne Academy
Everyone at The Bourne Academy is here to learn, whatever their role. We’ll encourage you to become involved in the life of The Academy and the wider community and you’ll have opportunities to lead others and make decisions influencing Academy life. Our innovative Sixth Form curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge and provide good progression routes for all students. We offer ‘real’ qualifications that will start you on the road to a successful and rewarding working life.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
946 Total
No. of Boys
476 (50.3%)
No. of Girls
470 (49.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.6%
A*/A grades
6.49%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
77%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
0%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
17%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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
Start Application| Oct 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 15, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
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.
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |