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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
Bournemouth School for Girls is a selective academy. It has about 1,180 girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2012 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Sixth form and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.

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