A-level, GCSE & Foundation Courses at Kings Bournemouth

Welcome to Kings Bournemouth

"...and to our diverse, inclusive learning community.

Kings provides an ideal environment in which to
explore opportunities, broaden global horizons and
prepare for leading universities.

Come and join our community of success."

Dr. Andrew Short
Principal, Kings Bournemouth

The Kings Difference

Student-centred ethos: Personalised learning, friendly communities, results-driven ethos
Support and personal development: Extensive personal tutor and pastoral care team
Exceptionally small classes: Just 4-10 per class at GCSE and A-level
Leading university destinations: 86% A-level students with offers from Top 20 universities
Outstanding GCSE results: in 2021 93% 9-4 in Maths, 80% A* - A and 100% A* - C in Sciences
Outstanding A-level results: in 2021 results include 78% A* - B overall, 80% A* - B in Maths/Further Maths, 81% A* - B in Sciences
Developing global citizenship: Share friendships and perspectives with students from around the world
Flexible, personalised study plans: Two-year and one-year A-level courses, resits and retakes

"Kings gave me more confidence and ensured that the decision about university was the right decision for me."

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Meet the team

Andrew Short
Principal

PhD Applied Physiology
MSc Medical Radiation Physics
BSc Physics
PGCE

Andy Plain
Director of Studies

BA (Hons) Politics Philosophy and Economics
Diploma TESOL
I-to-I Sydney: TEFL

Nicola Cranshaw
Assistant Director of Studies
Academic Programmes

BA (Hons) English/Drama
PGCE 14-19
Qualified Teacher Status

Sean O'Connor
Assistant Director of Studies, Academic Programmes

BA Psychology
CELTA
MA Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching

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We promise you a personalised education.

One that is built around your individual needs, talents and goals.

Our caring, supportive staff have a clear focus: to maximise your potential and to maximise your success.

Courses

We offer a full range of sixth form and pre-sixth form courses at Kings Bournemouth.

Options include 1 or 2-year A-level courses and 1 or 2-year GCSE courses.

For high-flyers we also offer specialist preparation for Oxbridge or Medical School entry.

Exam results

Credentials you can trust

Kings has been at the forefront of educational excellence and success since 1957.

Today, we teach thousands of students each year across our 10 worldwide campus locations.

Ofsted inspection

"The principal provides strong leadership...Senior leaders ensure that the curriculum provides students with a broad range of experiences that go well beyond the core courses they have enrolled on...Teachers...build trust quickly with students...(they) are motivated to work hard from the beginning of their courses...Their acceptance of each other's differences leads to a strong feeling of community."

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School Guide

We appear on a range of portals about independent schools in the UK. Schoolguide.co.uk is one of them.

School Guide has given us a rating of 5 stars.

What universities say

"Kings students stand out by virtue of their generally above-average degree results and their willingness and ability to immerse themselves in the life of our student community...I can assuredly put these successes down in large part to the sound preparation for university life that Kings students receive."

Loughborough University

What parents say

"The environment here has been amazing, and the relationships my son has made.

I think Kings has been a great bridge for university because he has come of the school environment into a college and made a great bunch of international friends."

Parent of current A-level student

Accommodation options

If you are based too far away to travel to and from college each day, it is no problem.
We have a range of student residences near to college.
They each offer a real home from home.

St. Peters residence (18+)

Premium residence. Single and studio (double) en suite rooms. Self-catering.

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Town Centre residence (18+)

Single and twin rooms. En suite bathrooms. Self-catering.

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Charminster residence (age 14–18)

Single and twin rooms. En suite bathrooms. Half board.

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Extracurricular life

To be accepted by the best universities you'll need more than just good grades.

Following A-level reforms, higher education institutions use a "basket of measures" to assess applications.
This means you need to show a broad range of relevant interests and experience.

Our extracurricular programme is designed just for this.

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Clubs and societies

Clubs and activities could include...

Student Council

Kings Enterprise

Debating Society

Textiles Club

Performing Arts

Photography Society

Culture Club

Science in the News

English through Arts & Crafts

Contact details

Kings Bournemouth

58 Braidley Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 6LD
England

Telephone: 01202 293535
Emergency number: 07506 575568
Fax: 01202 293922
Email: bournemouth@kingseducation.com

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