Avonbourne Girls Academy vs The Bishop of Winchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
| Measure | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth, South West | The Bishop of Winchester Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 402 | #115 of 402 |
| National rank | #1188 of 4,090 | #1331 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,162 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 1,162 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.7% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 24.6 | 31.5 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | avonbourneacademy.org.uk/ | www.tbowa.org/ |
The verdict
- •Avonbourne Girls Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 63.2).
- •The Bishop of Winchester Academy is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 1,160.
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 The Bishop of Winchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Avonbourne Girls Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 63.2 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 The Bishop of Winchester Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avonbourne Girls Academy: 1,160. The Bishop of Winchester Academy: 1,162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avonbourne Girls Academy and The Bishop of Winchester Academy rank in South West?
Avonbourne Girls Academy is 102nd of 402 and The Bishop of Winchester Academy is 115th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).