Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about The Bourne Academy, drawn directly from official data.
What is the age range for pupils at The Bourne Academy?
The Bourne Academy provides secondary education for students aged 11 to 18.
Is The Bourne Academy a selective grammar school?
No. The Bourne Academy is a non-selective school. This means children do not need to pass the 11+ or any entrance exam to be admitted.
How many pupils attend The Bourne Academy?
The school currently has 958 students on roll, against a stated capacity of 1050.
What is the latest Ofsted rating for The Bourne Academy?
Following its last full graded inspection in 2019, the school was rated "Good". A more recent ungraded inspection in 2025 concluded that standards had been maintained.
How do The Bourne Academy's exam results compare locally?
For the 2024-2025 cohort, the school achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. This ranks the school 17 of 22 across all secondary schools in the BCP area (including grammars). For comparison, the BCP non-selective average is 46.44.
How do I apply for a Year 7 place?
Applications for standard Year 7 entry must be made through your home local authority (e.g., BCP Council) by the national deadline of 31 October in the year before entry. Places are offered on National Offer Day (1 March).
Where can I find term dates and uniform requirements?
Because this is an independent data guide, we do not publish term dates or uniform policies as they frequently change. You can find this specific operational information on the school's official website at www.thebourneacademy.com.