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Bournemouth Collegiate School

Other independent school · Bournemouth, BH5 2DY

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#818 of 2,536

Better than 67% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils353
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Maria Coulter
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Opened01 Jan 1906
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113937.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.26.3-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 463--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.62, similar to England-35
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.17, similar to England-35.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better10%, worse than England-17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.01, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study30--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils353
Girls145
Boys208
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.99
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.73.5%
Higher education41.2%
Employment20.6%
Further education5.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.9%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Bournemouth Collegiate School

How does Bournemouth Collegiate School rank in England?

Bournemouth Collegiate School ranks 818 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 67% of schools).

What are Bournemouth Collegiate School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bournemouth Collegiate School was B-, and 10% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bournemouth Collegiate School?

Bournemouth Collegiate School has 353 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Bournemouth Collegiate School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bournemouth Collegiate School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.