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Bournemouth Collegiate School

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Ages11 – 19

Bournemouth Collegiate School is an international school in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Founded in 1906. It serves 385 students for students aged 11–19.

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Est. 1906
Year Founded
385
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
Bursaries Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The inspection found that Bournemouth Collegiate School meets all relevant Independent School Standards across leadership, education quality, pupils' wellbeing, social education, and safeguarding. Teaching enables good progress and pupils achieve well from their starting points, progressing successfully to university, apprenticeships, and employment. However, the PSHE and RSE programs require enhancement to better serve older pupils' development.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Pupils achieve well from their starting points and progress successfully to university, apprenticeships or employment
Teaching enables pupils to make good progress with clear and effective feedback
Pupils who speak English as an additional language benefit from teaching adapted to their needs that helps them acquire language proficiency swiftly
Well-structured support from specialist SEND department enabling pupils to develop their learning effectively
Staff know pupils very well and look after their pastoral needs effectively
Effective pastoral care for both boarding and day pupils
Leaders effectively develop pupils' understanding of democratic values and social responsibility
Leaders and staff promote positive behaviour effectively with high expectations
Areas for Development
Ensure that the PSHE programme enables older pupils to explore topics in sufficient depth to prepare them for their future lives as fully as possible
Strengthen the relevance of the content of the RSE programme so that it equips pupils as effectively as possible for their future lives
View Full ISI Report (2025-03-11)

Key facts

Founded
1906
Ages
11–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
385
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Bournemouth Collegiate School offers independent co-education with day and boarding options for ages 2-18, with a Senior School near Southbourne beaches and a Prep School in Lower Parkstone. The school emphasizes holistic education through 'Education with Character', combining academic excellence with a breadth of extracurricular opportunities including overseas trips, university visits, and collaborative partnerships.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Education with Character
  • Holistic approach
  • Coastal location
  • Two-site campus
  • Breadth of experiences

Facilities & Programmes

Co-Curricular
Overseas trips
University visits
Industry leader talks

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
11 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity100

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Notable Alumni

Josh Strongman became a professional basketball player

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Bournemouth Collegiate School directly for current fee information.