Bournemouth Collegiate School

Independent

National rank

325

279

Rank last year

56%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

33.3%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Maria Coulter

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

659 (3-18)

Head teacher

Maria Coulter

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

659 (3-18)

Head teacher

Maria Coulter

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

659 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,875 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£15,030-£18,525 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 312=

Grade

%

A*

16

A

17

B

23

A*/A

33

A*-B

56

GCSE 2024 rank: 319=

Grade

%

A*/A/9/8/7

33.3

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2017
Verdict
Excellent-good
“The school seeks to enable pupils to strive to achieve academic excellence through fostering a safe, happy and supportive environment where creativity, curiosity and freedom of spirit can flourish. The knowledge, skills and understanding of pupils are well developed overall. The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is good … Pupils have highly developed self-confidence, self-esteem and self-assurance. They have strong social skills and engage fully with each other. Boarders enjoy learning the languages of others within their house so that they can communicate with them in their own language, learn about their cultures and help them to feel part of an inclusive and busy community.” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2022.
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About the school

  • This co-ed day and boarding school in Dorset has two sites, one each for its prep and senior school. Full-time, weekly and flexi boarding options are available.
  • The school prides itself on delivering “education with character”. An all-round holistic approach places equal importance on academic and personal achievements and development.
  • BCS is noted for its sports, including football, rowing, tennis and netball. Three academic sports courses are available: Cambridge National sport science, physical education GCSE and Btec sport level 3.
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