Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
97 state-funded schools with 51,891 pupils on roll, in the South West region. Every school’s page has its published figures against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and England.
- Primary
- 66
- Secondary
- 22
- All-through
- 2
- Special
- 5
- Alternative provision
- 2
- Academies
- 80
- Maintained
- 12
- Free schools
- 3
- Maintained special
- 2
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole against England
Published figures for the authority’s schools, set against the same kind of school across England.
All state-funded schools
Overall absence
2024/256.5%
- England
- 6.8%
0.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.8% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 7.7% | 7.6% |
| 2022/23 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| 2023/24 | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| 2024/25 | 6.5% | 6.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2516.6%
- England
- 18.1%
1.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 11.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.9% |
| 2020/21 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021/22 | 22.3% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 20.1% | 21.2% |
| 2023/24 | 18.8% | 20.0% |
| 2024/25 | 16.6% | 18.1% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/252.2%
- England
- 2.4%
0.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.8% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| 2024/25 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2512.24
- England
- 10.88
1.36 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 5.08 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 5.36 |
| 2019/20 | 5.90 | 3.76 |
| 2020/21 | 5.68 | 4.25 |
| 2021/22 | 8.79 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | 10.96 | 9.33 |
| 2023/24 | 13.88 | 11.31 |
| 2024/25 | 12.24 | 10.88 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.19
- England
- 0.12
0.07 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.10 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.10 |
| 2019/20 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| 2020/21 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 2021/22 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 2022/23 | 0.23 | 0.11 |
| 2023/24 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| 2024/25 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2520.0%
- England
- 25.7%
5.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 18.0% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 19.2% | 23.8% |
| 2023/24 | 19.7% | 24.6% |
| 2024/25 | 20.0% | 25.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2514.0%
- England
- 14.0%
The same as England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 2022/23 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| 2024/25 | 14.0% | 14.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/255.1%
- England
- 5.2%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| 2022/23 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 2024/25 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2517.5%
- England
- 21.4%
3.9 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 14.1% | 19.6% |
| 2022/23 | 15.1% | 20.2% |
| 2023/24 | 16.0% | 20.8% |
| 2024/25 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2618.0
- England
- 18.5
0.5 lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 18.4 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 18.6 |
| 2019/20 | 18.8 | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 18.6 | 18.5 |
| 2021/22 | 18.4 | 18.5 |
| 2022/23 | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| 2023/24 | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| 2024/25 | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| 2025/26 | 18.0 | 18.5 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/254.7 days
- England
- 5.0 days
0.3 days lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 4.4 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 3.7 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 6.4 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 4.9 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 5.1 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 4.7 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Primary schools
Overall absence
2024/254.9%
- England
- 5.2%
0.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| 2024/25 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2510.8%
- England
- 13.0%
2.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 8.7% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 16.2% | 17.7% |
| 2022/23 | 14.1% | 16.2% |
| 2023/24 | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| 2024/25 | 10.8% | 13.0% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/250.8%
- England
- 0.9%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.4% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| 2024/25 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/253.47
- England
- 2.47
1.00 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 1.40 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 1.41 |
| 2019/20 | 1.59 | 1.00 |
| 2020/21 | 1.57 | 0.99 |
| 2021/22 | 2.02 | 1.42 |
| 2022/23 | 2.27 | 1.81 |
| 2023/24 | 4.06 | 2.27 |
| 2024/25 | 3.47 | 2.47 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.04
- England
- 0.03
0.01 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.03 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.02 |
| 2019/20 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 2020/21 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 2021/22 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 2022/23 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 2023/24 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 2024/25 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
2025/26 (provisional)66%
- England
- 63%
3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 61% | 59% |
| 2022/23 | 63% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 63% | 63% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 66% | 63% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
2025/26 (provisional)11%
- England
- 9%
2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 8% | 7% |
| 2022/23 | 10% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 9% | 8% |
| 2024/25 | 11% | 8% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 11% | 9% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2519.9%
- England
- 24.7%
4.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 19.2% | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 20.2% | 24.0% |
| 2023/24 | 20.0% | 24.3% |
| 2024/25 | 19.9% | 24.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2513.5%
- England
- 15.0%
1.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.4% | 13.0% |
| 2022/23 | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| 2023/24 | 13.7% | 14.1% |
| 2024/25 | 13.5% | 15.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.6%
- England
- 3.5%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2024/25 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2519.6%
- England
- 23.4%
3.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 16.0% | 21.2% |
| 2022/23 | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| 2023/24 | 18.0% | 22.8% |
| 2024/25 | 19.6% | 23.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2621.5
- England
- 21.2
0.3 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 21.3 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 21.4 |
| 2019/20 | 22.4 | 21.4 |
| 2020/21 | 22.4 | 21.1 |
| 2021/22 | 22.0 | 21.0 |
| 2022/23 | 21.3 | 21.1 |
| 2023/24 | 21.6 | 21.2 |
| 2024/25 | 21.9 | 21.3 |
| 2025/26 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Secondary schools
Overall absence
2024/257.9%
- England
- 8.4%
0.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 8.7% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 7.9% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2521.5%
- England
- 23.4%
1.9 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 12.8% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 25.7% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 24.5% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 21.5% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/253.5%
- England
- 3.9%
0.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 3.5% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2521.20
- England
- 21.24
0.04 lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 10.93 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 10.22 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 16.55 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 20.32 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 24.39 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 21.20 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.34
- England
- 0.23
0.11 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.29 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.45 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.34 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)51.2
- England
- 47.4
3.8 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 53.8 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | 51.0 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 51.2 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.8 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 51.2 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)76%
- England
- 66%
10 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 78% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | 74% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 76% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)58%
- England
- 48%
10 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 60% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | 55% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 58% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 58% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 58% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2518.8%
- England
- 25.8%
7.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 17.0% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 18.0% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 18.8% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2514.7%
- England
- 13.4%
1.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.2% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.1%
- England
- 3.1%
The same as England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2515.6%
- England
- 19.2%
3.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.0% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 13.1% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 14.3% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 15.6% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2617.1
- England
- 17.3
0.2 lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 16.8 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 17.1 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Special schools
Overall absence
2024/2512.9%
- England
- 12.8%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 10.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.1% |
| 2020/21 | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| 2021/22 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 13.8% | 13.0% |
| 2023/24 | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2024/25 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2535.9%
- England
- 35.3%
0.6 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 29.6% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 28.8% |
| 2020/21 | 46.4% | 48.9% |
| 2021/22 | 43.1% | 40.4% |
| 2022/23 | 39.5% | 38.3% |
| 2023/24 | 39.0% | 37.2% |
| 2024/25 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/257.0%
- England
- 6.9%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.4% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 7.4% | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 2024/25 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2510.49
- England
- 12.32
1.83 lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 12.34 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 11.32 |
| 2019/20 | 3.31 | 7.76 |
| 2020/21 | 4.70 | 7.29 |
| 2021/22 | 4.06 | 9.60 |
| 2022/23 | 11.37 | 10.99 |
| 2023/24 | 8.02 | 12.62 |
| 2024/25 | 10.49 | 12.32 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.23
- England
- 0.08
0.15 higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.07 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.06 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2020/21 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| 2021/22 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| 2022/23 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2024/25 | 0.23 | 0.08 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2549.2%
- England
- 48.8%
0.4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 46.4% | 44.4% |
| 2022/23 | 48.3% | 45.6% |
| 2023/24 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| 2024/25 | 49.2% | 48.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/252.6%
- England
- 0.5%
2.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| 2023/24 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2024/25 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/2597.4%
- England
- 99.5%
2.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 97.0% | 99.1% |
| 2022/23 | 97.4% | 99.2% |
| 2023/24 | 97.1% | 99.3% |
| 2024/25 | 97.4% | 99.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2511.8%
- England
- 14.4%
2.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 10.1% | 14.5% |
| 2022/23 | 11.0% | 14.4% |
| 2023/24 | 10.6% | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 11.8% | 14.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/265.4
- England
- 7.3
1.9 lower than England.
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| Year | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 6.7 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 6.8 |
| 2019/20 | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| 2021/22 | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| 2023/24 | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| 2024/25 | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| 2025/26 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Showing 97 of 97 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
| School | Phase | Type | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 257 |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 846 |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 1,160 |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 456 |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 718 |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | Academy | POOLE | 180 |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 253 |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 308 |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 603 |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 1,320 |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 1,290 |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | Academy | Broadstone | 305 |
| Broadstone Middle School | Secondary | Academy | Broadstone | 542 |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 258 |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 367 |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 489 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 302 |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | Academy | Christchurch | 285 |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | Academy | Christchurch | 479 |
| Christchurch Learning Centre | Alternative provision | Maintained | Christchurch | 24 |
| Corfe Hills School | Secondary | Academy | Broadstone | 943 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Bournemouth | 459 |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 354 |
| Elm Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 364 |
| Glenmoor Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 902 |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 458 |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 349 |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 616 |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 164 |
| Highcliffe School | Secondary | Academy | Christchurch | 1,519 |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 651 |
| Hill View Primary Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 601 |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 204 |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 324 |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 572 |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 779 |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 179 |
| LeAF Studio | Secondary | Free school | Bournemouth | 458 |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 343 |
| Linwood School | Special | Maintained special | Bournemouth | 437 |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | Free school | Bournemouth | 1,006 |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 199 |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 204 |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 627 |
| Longspee Academy | Special | Academy | Poole | 106 |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 938 |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 693 |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | Academy | Poole | 413 |
| Merley First School | Primary | Academy | Wimborne | 292 |
| Montacute School | Special | Academy | Poole | 97 |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 424 |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 176 |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 255 |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 528 |
| Oak Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 647 |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 376 |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | Academy | Poole | 325 |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Academy | Poole | 178 |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 1,241 |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 417 |
| Poole Grammar School | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 1,224 |
| Poole High School | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 1,891 |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 479 |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 312 |
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 169 |
| Springdale First School | Primary | Academy | Broadstone | 300 |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 808 |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 177 |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole | Secondary | Maintained | Poole | 1,093 |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 404 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 199 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | Academy | Poole | 370 |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Bournemouth | 435 |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 392 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 418 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | Academy | Poole | 379 |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 599 |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | Academy | Bournemouth | 1,967 |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Bournemouth | 420 |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | Academy | Poole | 213 |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 200 |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 445 |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 547 |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 1,162 |
| The Bourne Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 958 |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | Academy | Poole | 645 |
| The Epiphany School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 417 |
| The Grange School | Secondary | Academy | Christchurch | 429 |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Christchurch | 198 |
| The Quay School | Alternative provision | Academy | Poole | 69 |
| Tregonwell Academy | Special | Academy | Bournemouth | 136 |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Academy | Poole | 320 |
| Twynham Primary School | Primary | Free school | Christchurch | 215 |
| Twynham School | Secondary | Academy | Christchurch | 1,651 |
| Winchelsea School | Special | Maintained special | Poole | 248 |
| Winton Academy | Secondary | Academy | Bournemouth | 902 |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Academy | Bournemouth | 840 |