Best Secondary Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 21 schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 21 secondary schools, of which 6 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bournemouth School for Girls currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

21
Total schools
6
Outstanding
29%
Outstanding rate
63.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
40
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Bournemouth School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Glenmoor Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. Winton Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
5. Poole Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
6. Parkstone Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
7. Twynham School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
8. Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
9. Poole High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
10. The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
11. Highcliffe School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
12. Corfe Hills School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
13. St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
14. Magna Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. The Bourne Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
16. Avonbourne Girls Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
17. The Cornerstone Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
18. The Grange School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
19. St Aldhelm's Academy
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
20. LeAF Studio
Secondary
 Good 41 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
There are 21 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, of which 6 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is Bournemouth School for Girls. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
29% of secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 80.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.