Avonbourne Girls Academy vs Bournemouth Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,160 students
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
353 students
| Measure | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth, South West | Bournemouth Collegiate School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 402 | #372 of 402 |
| National rank | #1188 of 4,090 | #3653 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,160 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 29.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | 24.6 | 36.6 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | avonbourneacademy.org.uk/ | www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Avonbourne Girls Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 18.4).
- •Avonbourne Girls Academy is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 353.
- •Avonbourne Girls Academy is a academy school while Bournemouth Collegiate School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avonbourne Girls Academy better than Bournemouth Collegiate School?
On the Success Index (England), Avonbourne Girls Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avonbourne Girls Academy and Bournemouth Collegiate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avonbourne Girls Academy: 1,160. Bournemouth Collegiate School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avonbourne Girls Academy and Bournemouth Collegiate School rank in South West?
Avonbourne Girls Academy is 102nd of 402 and Bournemouth Collegiate School is 372nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).