Bourne Academy

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Does not apply
Address Edinburgh Crescent
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9DT
Phone 01778422365
Reference Number 137572

Bourne Academy continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school, maintaining a positive and safe environment where pupils feel respected and valued. The school’s strong focus on pastoral care has led to high levels of pupil satisfaction, with students appreciating the opportunities for personal development and extracurricular involvement. Leaders are committed to ambitious educational outcomes, balancing academic rigor with vocational opportunities, guiding pupils effectively along their educational journeys. While the school excels in many areas, including a well-planned and inclusive curriculum, there is a noted concern regarding the design and technology curriculum for key stage 3 pupils, which lacks the same ambition as other subjects. This aspect requires attention to ensure all pupils receive a comprehensive and enriched education in this discipline. Overall, the school is making significant efforts to address learning challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly in literacy.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1571
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.29%
Girls: 49.71%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 23.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20.9

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 129 126 255
8 132 111 243
9 141 118 259
10 133 116 249
11 111 127 238
12 85 96 181
13 59 87 146

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.9%
White, Other 5.1%
Mixed, Other 3%
African 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.8%
Indian 0.8%
Unclassified 0.8%
White & Asian 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
Chinese 0.1%
Irish 0.1%
Caribbean 0.1%
Asian, Other 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 04 May 2022
Date Report
04 May 2022 School inspection
28 Feb 2017 Short inspection
15 May 2013 Full inspection:
21 Feb 2012 Curriculum and development visit
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
09 Jan 2012 Interim assessment
15 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
Previously as The Robert Manning Technology College
15 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
04 Mar 2008 Curriculum and development visit
04 Mar 2008 Curriculum and development visit
12 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
12 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
06 Dec 1999 Full inspection
06 Dec 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong respect for diversity and exceptional pastoral care.
  • High expectations for pupil behaviour and conduct.
  • Well-planned and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Strong subject knowledge and teaching effectiveness among staff.
  • Comprehensive personal development and careers guidance.
  • High morale and pride among staff.
  • Wide range of extracurricular opportunities that engage pupils.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of ambition in the design and technology curriculum for key stage 3 pupils.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
47.2

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37.4%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 60.9%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 34.54
Average Points (best 3) 36.83

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade C+ C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) B- C+ C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 15%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 229 12
Third Preference 81 1
From another Local Authority 12 0

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