The Bishop of Winchester Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bishop of Winchester Academy.

Bournemouth, BH89PW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.2%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mallard Road
Bournemouth, BH89PW
Phone
1202512697
Website
tbowa.org/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136120
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW
Website
http://www.tbowa.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Winchester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,148
Free School Meals
24.1% (277 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
32.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.4%
Ebacc Languages:
54.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.07 to 0.32
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
66 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.2 (+17.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.2 (+12.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,148 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Sapere Aude- Have the Courage to be Wise"

Sapere Aude High Expectations - No Excuses

Church of England academy with a distinctly Christian ethos

Head Teacher's Message

It is my privilege to welcome you to The Bishop of Winchester Academy. The academy is a Church of England academy with a distinctly Christian ethos, oversubscribed, rebuilt in 2014, and aims to help students know life in all its fullness through the motto Sapere Aude and a culture of High Expectations - No Excuses.

Facilities

New state-of-the-art facilities opened in 2014

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Curriculum Literacy Numeracy PSHE and Base Camp 10:10 Enrichment Sessions Grammar Stream Activities Week 2026 Curriculum & Courses

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