Avonbourne Girls Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Harewood Avenue, BH7 6NY |
| School Website | avonbourneacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202398451 |
| URN | 138193 |
School Census
| Total | 989 |
| Girls/Boys | 971/18 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 98.2%/1.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 31.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 226 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 14/06/2017 | Good |
| 12/01/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2010 |
| 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 | 48.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 47.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 39% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 83% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.3 |
| Progress 8 | 1.16 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.75% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As First Preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As First Preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As First Preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As First Preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As First Preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 443 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 388 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 89 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 64 |
| third preference offers | 28 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 52 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 251 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 55 |
| third preference offers | 41 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 117 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 372 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 400 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 11% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
(0.03 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 11-16, Gender: Boys
Address: Harewood Avenue, , BH7 6NZ
Avonwood Primary School
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harewood Avenue, , BH7 6NB
Tregonwell Academy
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Petersfield Road, , BH7 6QP
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pokesdown Hill, , BH7 6DW