Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West · BH5 2DY
A small independent school on the south coast, Bournemouth Collegiate educates around 385 pupils aged 11 to 18, with both day and boarding places available. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good in its most recent inspection, while singling out personal development as excellent and confirming that all compliance standards were met. With a Christian character and roughly a quarter of pupils receiving SEN support, it is a setting where pastoral care and individual attention are clearly central. Under Head Mrs Maria Coulter, the school suits families seeking a nurturing, smaller community rather than a large or hot-housing environment.
385
Pupils
good
ISI
£18,685
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 385
- Location
- Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Website
- www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01202 436550
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Maria Coulter
Latest results
Attainment 8
29.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 29.6 trails the national figure of 46.9, and the recorded proportion of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths is below the national average of 47%. The curriculum is broad, offering GCSEs, A-levels and BTEC qualifications, with sciences, business studies and the humanities popular at GCSE, and psychology, mathematics and business studies favoured at A-level. The sixth form is intimate, with around 85 students. Prospective families will want to weigh the school's strong personal development credentials against its measured academic outcomes.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 85
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.16%
- EHC plans
- 1.3%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,685
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £44,370 - £52,790
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A small, pastorally minded school where personal development is rated excellent; best suited to families who value individual attention and a supportive community over league-table standing.
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Bournemouth Collegiate School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bournemouth Collegiate School located?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is located at College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY.
What type of school is Bournemouth Collegiate School?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Bournemouth Collegiate School?
Bournemouth Collegiate School has approximately 385 pupils on roll.
What is Bournemouth Collegiate School's inspection rating?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.