Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
There are 21 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 4 are rated Outstanding and 10 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.
Applying for a place in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
- You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, by town
Bournemouth
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · Boys only · BH7 6NZ
Ofsted: Outstanding - Avonbourne Girls Academy
BH7 6NY
Ofsted: Not judged - Bournemouth School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Boys only · BH8 9PY
Ofsted: Outstanding - Bournemouth School for Girls
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Girls only · BH8 9UJ
Ofsted: Outstanding - Glenmoor Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · Girls only · BH10 4EX
No rating on record - LeAF Studio
BH11 9JW
Ofsted: Not judged - Oak Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · BH11 9JJ
Ofsted: Not judged - The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · BH8 9PW
Ofsted: Good - The Bourne Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · BH10 5HS
Ofsted: Good - Winton Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · Boys only · BH10 4HT
Ofsted: Outstanding
Broadstone
- Corfe Hills School
Year 9 - Year 13 · BH18 9BG
Ofsted: Good
Christchurch
- Highcliffe School
BH23 4QD
Ofsted: Good - The Grange School
BH23 3AU
Ofsted: Good - Twynham School
BH23 1JF
Ofsted: Good
Poole
- Magna Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · BH17 8RE
Ofsted: Good - Parkstone Grammar School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Girls only · BH17 7EP
Ofsted: Not judged - Poole Grammar School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Boys only · BH17 9JU
Ofsted: Not judged - Poole High School
Year 7 - Year 13 · BH15 2BW
Ofsted: Good - St Aldhelm's Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · BH12 4HS
No rating on record - St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Year 7 - Year 13 · BH15 3HY
Ofsted: Good - The Cornerstone Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · BH15 4BQ
Ofsted: Good