Tregonwell Academy

Tregonwell Academy remains an outstanding school, demonstrating exceptional care and education for its students. The staff are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where pupils are supported to overcome challenges, resulting in high levels of achievement and well-preparedness for the future. The academy's commitment to developing resilience, and respect among learners is evident, fostering a positive atmosphere that enhances both educational and personal development.

Strengths

• Strong commitment to pupil care and education
• High expectations and support leading to outstanding pupil achievements
• Effective use of therapeutic provision for managing anxious behaviours
• Ambitious curriculum tailored to meet pupils' needs
• Encouragement of independence and high aspirations among pupils
• Well-planned personal development and PSHE curriculum
• Strong culture of safeguarding and effective staff training

In 2024–25 pupils at Tregonwell Academy attended 77.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 51.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 27.7% of pupils at Tregonwell Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Tregonwell Academy had 4.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 25.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Tregonwell Academy had 136 pupils, 89.7% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Tregonwell Academy received £37,524 and spent £35,519 for each of its 144 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £139,000 (£963 per pupil).

Across all 13 schools of Authentic Education Group Limited, income was £9,345 and spending £9,661 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Tregonwell Academy is part of Authentic Education Group Limited, which runs 13 schools. The nearest others:

• King's Park Academy Bournemouth
• Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth
• Kinson Academy Bournemouth
• Elm Academy Bournemouth
• Oak Academy Bournemouth
• LeAF Studio Bournemouth
• Manorside Academy Poole
• St Aldhelm's Academy Poole
• Longspee Academy Poole
• Bayside Academy Poole

What is Tregonwell Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Tregonwell Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

When was Tregonwell Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Tregonwell Academy was last inspected in June 2023.

How many pupils does Tregonwell Academy have?

Tregonwell Academy has 136 pupils on roll.

What age range does Tregonwell Academy cover?

Tregonwell Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.

What are Tregonwell Academy's GCSE results?

In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 6.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Tregonwell Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Tregonwell Academy?

Tregonwell Academy is at Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP.