Bourne Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JE |
| Phone | 01778422288 |
| Reference Number | 137793 |
Bourne Grammar School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness during its first inspection as an academy, following a significant increase in student enrollment since its last inspection in 2008. The school excels in providing an outstanding quality of education, particularly within the sixth form, with leaders ensuring a well-structured curriculum that allows students to build knowledge effectively. Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary, with pupils feeling safe and valued, fostering a positive learning environment. However, while personal development is rated as good, there are areas for improvement, particularly in broadening students' understanding of diverse cultures and providing comprehensive careers advice.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1740 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.23%
Girls: 49.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 125 | 124 | 249 |
| 8 | 114 | 128 | 242 |
| 9 | 129 | 111 | 240 |
| 10 | 131 | 108 | 239 |
| 11 | 140 | 100 | 240 |
| 12 | 110 | 154 | 264 |
| 13 | 125 | 141 | 266 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.4% |
| Indian | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Bourne Grammar School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education in the sixth form
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- High-quality curriculum planned meticulously
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Expansive range of extracurricular opportunities available
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient appreciation of different cultures and religions among pupils
- Need for improvement in high-quality independent careers advice
- Governance not holding leaders to account as effectively as possible
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 68.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 92.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 97.5% |
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 | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.42 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.06 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 144 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 147 | 35 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
Sandown Drive, Elsea Park, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0WP |
0.26 miles |
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Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Abbey Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9EP |
0.33 miles |
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Bourne Westfield Primary Academy
Westbourne Park, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9QS |
0.83 miles |
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Thurlby Community Primary Academy
Crown Lane, Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0EZ |
1.53 miles |
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The Edenham Church of England School
School Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LP |
2.71 miles |
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The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Station Road, Morton, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0NN |
2.76 miles |
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Baston CE Primary School
103a Main Street, Baston, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 9PB |
3.41 miles |
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Witham Hall School
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3.46 miles |
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Langtoft Primary School
Manor Close, Langtoft, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9NB |
4.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Willoughby Academy
South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JD |
0.05 miles |
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Bourne Academy
Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DT |
0.8 miles |
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Kirkstone House School
1-6 Main Street, Peterborough, PE6 9PA |
3.58 miles |