Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
AddressMallard Road, BH8 9PW
URN136120

School Census

Total 1161
Girls/Boys 511/650
Girls/Boys Ratio 44.0%/56.0%
% pupils where English not first language 20.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 239
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 18.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/02/2023 Good
09/07/2013 Good
Inspection Date 21/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66.40%
Entering EBacc 53.60%
EBacc average point score 4.18
Progress 8 0.12
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc 63%
EBacc average point score 4.01
Progress 8 0.11
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.69
Progress 8 -0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications589
As first preference178
As second preference169
As third preference165
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers158
second preference offers33
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications618
As first preference194
As second preference160
As third preference190
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers172
second preference offers25
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications684
As first preference178
As second preference270
As third preference161
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers138
second preference offers53
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications660
As first preference152
As second preference190
As third preference212
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers127
second preference offers54
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.59%
Total Applications717
As first preference229
As second preference266
As third preference220
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers144
second preference offers49
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.42%
Total Applications753
As first preference208
As second preference279
As third preference263
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers146
second preference offers49
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications625
As first preference163
As second preference221
As third preference238
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers153
second preference offers45
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications700
As first preference203
As second preference284
As third preference213
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers181
second preference offers26
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications638
As first preference183
As second preference267
As third preference185
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers172
second preference offers33
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications644
As first preference229
As second preference231
As third preference183
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers196
second preference offers11
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications591
As first preference229
As second preference208
As third preference153
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers191
second preference offers12
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree51%
disagree17%
strongly disagree10%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree52%
disagree16%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree16%
agree43%
disagree20%
strongly disagree13%
don't know8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree10%
disagree18%
strongly disagree12%
don't know8%
not applicable49%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree47%
disagree23%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree17%
agree24%
disagree24%
strongly disagree17%
don't know2%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree14%
agree7%
disagree38%
strongly disagree38%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree42%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree23%
agree47%
disagree21%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree61%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree52%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree16%
agree33%
disagree25%
strongly disagree14%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes64%
no36%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin62.4%
any other white background ethnic origin11.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.4%
indian ethnic origin2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.5%
african ethnic origin1.5%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin60%
any other white background ethnic origin14.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.9%
indian ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin0.9%

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