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Glenmoor Academy

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location_onBournemouth, BH10 4EX

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

895

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Attainment 8

60.7

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

#239 of 3,216 nationally

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Glenmoor Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Bournemouth, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Glenmoor Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 891 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.7, placing the school #5 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and #239 of 3,216 nationally. 78.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 39.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

60.7

Grade 5+ E&M

78.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)39.6%

Entering EBacc57.80%

EBacc APS5.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52.40%

EBacc APS5.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS5.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

1.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.37

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

1.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.97

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 December 2024

Inspection Report

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11 June 2019

Inspection Report

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20 June 2018

Inspection Report

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16 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-06-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-06-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-16

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.4%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 891 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	891	5	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	901	10	1.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	888	15	1.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	890	10	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	896	17	1.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	900	29	3.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	895	29	3.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	895	21	2.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	892	16	1.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	891	19	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	894	10	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	890	9	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	892	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	893	9	1.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	862	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	862	14	1.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	869	17	2.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	781	9	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	781	5	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	787	11	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	710	5	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	708	12	1.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	704	15	2.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	632	19	3.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	618	24	3.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	609	14	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree23%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

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 agree38%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree76%

agree17%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree31%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree28%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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