Glenmoor Academy
If you are a parent exploring secondary school options in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) area, understanding the local context of Glenmoor Academy is crucial. Located in the Wallisdown & Winton West ward (postcode BH10 4EX), this academy serves families seeking a girls education in a non-selective setting.
Choosing a secondary school is often a careful comparison. Here, you can see exactly how Glenmoor Academy measures up against the other schools in the BCP council area. For instance, in terms of academic progress (Progress 8), the school's most recent published score of 1.14 places it 1 of 21 among all 21 BCP secondary schools that have published data. This puts it securely above the BCP all-schools average of 0.18.
We provide this independent, data-led guide so you can benchmark Glenmoor Academy's performance, understand its latest Ofsted inspection history, and check the reality of admissions in your local catchment area.
Key Facts at a Glance
Before diving into the detailed statistics, here is a summary of the most important facts about Glenmoor Academy, taken directly from the Department for Education's latest public records:
- School Phase and Type: It is a secondary academy sponsor led.
- Student Body: The school provides education for girls aged between 11 and 16.
- Size: There are currently 902 pupils on roll, against a stated capacity of 900.
- Trust Network: The academy is proudly sponsored and led by UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
- Leadership: The current headteacher is Leon Lima.
- Free School Meals: 22.9% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals, which compares to a BCP non-selective school average of 26.96%.
Explore the Detailed Data
To help you make an informed decision, we have broken down all the essential data into clear, easy-to-read sections. Please explore the specific topics below to understand more about how Glenmoor Academy operates and performs in the local area.
- Exam Results & Academic Performance — Discover how the school's students perform in their GCSEs, including details on Attainment 8, the Basics standard, and the crucial Progress 8 metric that tracks student development from primary school.
- Ofsted Inspection History — Read our summary of the latest Ofsted findings, including the school's current standing, category sub-judgements, and a full history of recent inspections.
- Admissions & Catchment Process — Learn exactly how the BCP coordinated admissions scheme works, the timeline you must follow to apply, and what it means if the school is oversubscribed.
- School Funding — See our notes on per-pupil expenditure and why benchmarking data must be interpreted carefully for this specific shared-site academy.
- Frequently Asked Questions — Quickly find answers to the most common questions parents have about the academy.
Please note that this is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the school. If you require specific day-to-day details, uniform policies, or to contact the staff directly, please visit the official school website at http://www.glenmoor.org.uk/.