Bournemouth School for Girls
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Castle Gate Close, BH8 9UJ |
| School Website | www.wearebsg.uk |
| Telephone | 1202526289 |
| URN | 136996 |
School Census
| Total | 1179 |
| Girls/Boys | 1175/4 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 99.7%/0.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 57 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Outstanding |
| 10/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| 17/04/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 48.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.38 |
| Progress 8 | 0.54 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 92% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.33 |
| Progress 8 | 0.41 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.73 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 391 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 535 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 381 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 11% |
| no | 89% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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