The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Bishop of Winchester Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Bishop of Winchester Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy has 1,162 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Bishop of Winchester Academy take?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Bishop of Winchester Academy located?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is located in Bournemouth, BH8 9PW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How do I apply to The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does The Bishop of Winchester Academy have a religious character?

Yes — The Bishop of Winchester Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Bishop of Winchester Academy was 1.065 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Bishop of Winchester Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 62.1% of pupils at The Bishop of Winchester Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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