Applications for current Year 6 pupils who will be starting secondary school in September 2023 need to be made on or before 31st October 2022. You will find out on if you got your place on 1st March 2023 National offer day.

How to apply? You apply for state schools online on the BCP Council website here. and for Independent Schools it is directly via the school’s website.

If you are a resident outside of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole then you should contact your local council for details of how to apply:

Dorset residents
Hampshire residents

So, with less than a month to apply for secondary schools,  you’ll need to have a look around your local secondary schools. In order to make this easy for you, at BCP Mumbler we’ve compiled a list of open days for you.

State Schools

Glenmoor & Winton Academies

Glenmoor and Winton Academies are part of the United Learning group of schools committed to providing an excellent education. We are the highest performing non-selective 11-16 schools in Bournemouth.

Open Day: 12. October 2022 – Tours run between 9.30am – 10.30am or from 10.30am – 11.30am.

Website: glenmoor.org.uk & wintoncollege.org.uk

Parkstone Grammar School

We are a 11-18 selective all girl’s academy school specialising in science and languages, offering outstanding education to the students of Poole and its surrounding area.

You can book a tour via the school website parkstone.poole.sch.uk.

Ringwood School

Lytchett Minster School

Lytchett Minster is a comprehensive school for pupils 11-18 with a large and thriving sixth form.

You can book a tour via the school website lytchett.org.uk

St Edward’s School

St Edward’s Roman Catholic/Church of England School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in Poole for students aged 11-18 years.

Open Day has already past but you can explore the school with their brilliant virtual tour here.

Independent Schools

Clayesmore School

An independent, co-ed school, offering stunning facilities near Blandford, Dorset. Providing education for students aged 8-18 years, across academic subjects, sports and creative disciplines.

Day students and boarders are both welcomed at Clayesmore School. This is a true educational community whose foundations are built on family-values, friendship and respect.

Open Days: 25th February & 13th May 2023

Tel: 01747 813111     [email protected]

Website: clayesmore.com

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth Collegiate School is a coeducational independent day and boarding school with the senior school based in Southbourne.

Open Days:

Wednesday 15th March 2023, 9.30am – 12noon

Tuesday 20th June 2023, 9.30am – 12noon

Website: bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk