Bournemouth School vs Bournemouth School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 463 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,320 students
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,290 students
| Measure | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #9 of 402 | #18 of 402 |
| National rank | #89 of 4,090 | #155 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,290 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,320 | 1,290 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 106.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | 72.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 96% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 7.17 | 6.46 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | 37.5 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournemouth-school.org | www.wearebsg.uk |
The verdict
- •Bournemouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 93.8).
- •Bournemouth School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 1,290.
- •Bournemouth School is boys and Bournemouth School for Girls is girls.
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 Bournemouth School better than Bournemouth School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Bournemouth School ranks higher (95.7 vs 93.8 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 Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth School: 1,320. Bournemouth School for Girls: 1,290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls rank in South West?
Bournemouth School is 9th of 402 and Bournemouth School for Girls is 18th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).