Bourne Academy - Find a school

Type
Secondary Modern
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr M Sammy
Address

Edinburgh Crescent
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9DT

Telephone
01778 422365 Fax: 01778 393879
School email address
office@bourneacademy.org
School website
Church school
No
Academy
Yes
Category
Academy
Total number 11 to 16
1250
Total number 16 to 18
250
Admission authority
Academy trust
Published admission number
250
2024 oversubscription criteria

Where the number of applications is more than the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied in the order set out below, to decide which children to admit.

  1. Looked After Child including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
  2. Sibling on roll at time of application.
  3. Children of staff members employed by the school.
  4. Nearest non-selective school measured by straight line distance.
  5. Straight line distance from the home to the school, priority given to those who live closest.

If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

2025 oversubscription criteria

Where the number of applications is more than the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied in the order set out below, to decide which children to admit.

  1. Looked After Child including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
  2. Sibling on roll at time of application.
  3. Children of staff members employed by the school.
  4. Nearest non-selective school measured by straight line distance.
  5. Straight line distance from the home to the school, priority given to those who live closest.

If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

Sixth form published admission number
10
Sixth form entry requirements

All applicants need to meet the school’s overall academic standards for admission to the sixth form and any specific requirement for the particular subject. The Sixth Form brochure gives details of the courses the school normally offer.

Students require a minimum of 5 GCSE Passes including:

  • A grade 4 in Maths OR English
  • A minimum of four 9 – 4 grades in any other subjects
  • Choose a pathway set out in The Sixth Form brochure.
  • A minimum of a Grade 3 in English and Maths is required to be considered for Sixth Form
Sixth form oversubscription criteria

The same criteria for Sixth Form entry applies to both internal and external applicants.

  1. Students in public care or have previously been in public care including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
  2. The grade achieved in the relevant subject or subjects, at GCSE or equivalent as specified in the school’s sixth form prospectus and the school website.
  3. The average points score achieved across all GCSE subjects taken by the applicant.
  4. Sibling on roll at time of application.
  5. Children of staff members employed by the school.
  6. The distance from the home to the school. Priority will be given to the child living nearest the school.
You might also be interested in

School admissions arrangements

To lodge an appeal you must do so directly with the school following this link: Bourne Academy appeal link

Find out more
Department for Education Number
9254000