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:45%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:30%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

0%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

17%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:67%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:17%
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

Start Application
Oct 2025

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.


Enrichment Activities

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The Academy’s enrichment programme aims to stimulate and encourage independent thinking and creativity. Learning is a journey, involving making decisions and making mistakes. It is also the discovery of new ideas and new answers.

Drama and Music
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

About School

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