Bournemouth School for Girls
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Grammar SchoolDorset, South West135 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

Healthy

School Size

1,259 pupils

About Bournemouth School for Girls

Bournemouth School for Girls is described as a joyous place where pupils flourish both academically and socially. The school's 'big sister' programme helps Year 7 students settle in quickly, fostering a warm, supportive community where kindness and mutual respect are genuinely lived values. Girls here are passionate learners who achieve exceptionally well, with sixth-form students regularly progressing to the most selective universities. Beyond the classroom, pupils embrace an impressive range of opportunities — from robotics and debating to outdoor education and the arts — while leadership roles and community events empower them to make a real difference both within school and beyond.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,259

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 5 August 2024

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

72.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,259 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1Healthy
Consortium
Dorset Consortium (GL)

Test Format

Three papers: Mathematics (50 mins), English (45 mins), Verbal Reasoning (50 mins) - all GL Assessment multiple choice

Admissions

Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

6.4%

Free School Meals

14.9%

English as Additional Language

0.79%

EHCP

8.66%

SEN Support

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