97 percent of all families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, with 86 percent receiving an offer for their first preference, up from 83 percent in 2024. The outcome of secondary school applications was shared with parents and carers on National Offer Day, Monday 3 March 2025.
A total of 3790 families living in the BCP area applied for a secondary school place before the deadline of 31 October 2024. All children of parents in the BCP area who applied by the national deadline have been offered a secondary school place for September 2025. Parents and carers who applied online will be able to log on from 10am today to view their school offer. Offer letters will be sent to all parents who applied by the closing date of 31 October 2024.
Councillor Richard Burton, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People, BCP Council said: “I am pleased that we have been able to offer 97 percent of families one of their preferred secondary schools for their children to attend from September 2025. Moving up to secondary school is an exciting experience for both children and parents but can also be an anxious time for some. Where families have not been offered a place at their preferred school it is recommended that they contact our school admissions team who are here to help you. On behalf of BCP Council, we wish your child every success in this important next stage in their learning.”
Families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole seeking information about school vacancies and options available, should contact the Admissions Team: 01202 123222 or 01202 127963.
