Largest Schools in Bournemouth (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 44 schools in Bournemouth, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 165St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolBournemouth · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,967
- 296Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,320
- 394Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,290
- 463The Bishop of Winchester AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,162
- 566Avonbourne Girls AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,160
- 654Livingstone Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,006
- 738The Bourne AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 958
- 885Glenmoor AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 902
- 985Winton AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 902
- 1063Avonbourne Boys' AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 846
- 1191Winton Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 840
- 1243Kingsleigh Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 779
- 1327Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 693
- 1412Oak AcademyBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 647
- 1533Hill View Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 601
- 1667St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 599
- 1742King's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 572
- 1866Muscliff Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 528
- 1974Queen's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 479
- 2069Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 459
- 2137LeAF StudioBournemouth · Academy SecondaryPupils: 458
- 2292Avonwood Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 456
- 2375Stourfield Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 445
- 2482St Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 435
- 2591Talbot Heath SchoolBournemouth · Independent All-throughPupils: 427
- 2683Moordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 424
- 2796St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 420
- 2855St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 418
- 2978The Epiphany SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 417
- 3054Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 417
- 3168St James' Church of England Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 404
- 3247St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 392
- 3370Elm AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 364
- 3418Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolBournemouth · Independent SecondaryPupils: 353
- 3542Jewell Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 324
- 3651Queen's Park Infant AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 312
- 3712Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 308
- 3816Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 302
- 3926Bearwood Primary and Nursery SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 253
- 4076Stourfield Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 200
- 4148Kinson AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 179
- 4220St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 177
- 436Heathlands Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy PrimaryPupils: 164
- 4411Kings BournemouthBournemouth · Independent SecondaryPupils: 65
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 1,967 | 65.0 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,967 |
| 2 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,320 | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 3 | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,290 | 93.8 Top 5% | 72.2 Attainment 8 | 1,290 |
| 4 | The Bishop of Winchester Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,162 | 63.2 Top 50% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 1,162 |
| 5 | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,160 | 66.2 Top 50% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,160 |
| 6 | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 1,006 | 54.0 Top 50% | 26.1% Free school meals | 1,006 |
| 7 | The Bourne Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 958 | 38.1 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 958 |
| 8 | Glenmoor Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 902 | 85.2 Top 25% | 60.7 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 9 | Winton Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 902 | 84.5 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 10 | Avonbourne Boys' Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 846 | 62.7 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 11 | Winton Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 840 | 91.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 840 |
| 12 | Kingsleigh Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 779 | 42.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 779 |
| 13 | Malmesbury Park Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 693 | 27.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 693 |
| 14 | Oak Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 647 | 11.8 Lower 50% | 32.5 Attainment 8 | 647 |
| 15 | Hill View Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 601 | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 16 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 599 | 66.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 599 |
| 17 | King's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 572 | 41.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 572 |
| 18 | Muscliff Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 528 | 65.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 528 |
| 19 | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 479 | 74.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 20 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 459 | 68.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 21 | LeAF Studio Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 458 | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 458 |
| 22 | Avonwood Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 456 | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 23 | Stourfield Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 445 | 75.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 24 | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 435 | 82.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 25 | Talbot Heath School Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 427 | 91.0 Top 10% | 61.3 Attainment 8 | 427 |
| 26 | Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 424 | 82.5 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 27 | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 420 | 96.4 Top 5% | 98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 28 | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 418 | 55.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 29 | The Epiphany School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 417 | 77.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 30 | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 417 | 54.1 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 31 | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 404 | 67.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 32 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 392 | 46.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 392 |
| 33 | Elm Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 364 | 69.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 34 | Bournemouth Collegiate School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 353 | 18.4 Lower 50% | 29.6 Attainment 8 | 353 |
| 35 | Jewell Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 324 | 41.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 36 | Queen's Park Infant Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 312 | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 312 |
| 37 | Bethany Church of England Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 308 | 11.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 38 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 302 | 15.6 Lower 50% | 15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 39 | Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 253 | 26.0 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 40 | Stourfield Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 200 | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 200 |
| 41 | Kinson Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 179 | 48.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 42 | St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 177 | 19.6 Lower 50% | – | 177 |
| 43 | Heathlands Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 164 | 6.2 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 44 | Kings Bournemouth Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 14–25 | Independent | 65 | 11.2 Lower 50% | 3.4 Attainment 8 | 65 |
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School in Bournemouth leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Bournemouth with Pupils 1,967. Of the 44 schools shown, 38 are academy, 3 are local authority, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West largest schools league table, every school on the Bournemouth page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Bournemouth?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School in Bournemouth, South West ranks first among largest schools in Bournemouth with Pupils 1,967 (Pupils on roll: 1,967).
How are largest schools in Bournemouth ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.