Bournemouth state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 41 schools in Bournemouth, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 196St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 296Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,320 students
- 394Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth · Academy Secondary72.2 Attainment 8 · 1,290 students
- 492Avonwood Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 591Winton Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 840 students
- 685Glenmoor AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary60.7 Attainment 8 · 902 students
- 785Winton AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary55.4 Attainment 8 · 902 students
- 883Moordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 982St Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 1078The Epiphany SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 1176Stourfield Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 200 students
- 1275Stourfield Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 1374Queen's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 1470Elm AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 1569Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1668St James' Church of England Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 1767St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 599 students
- 1866Avonbourne Girls AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,160 students
- 1966Muscliff Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 528 students
- 2065St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolBournemouth · Academy All-through47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,967 students
- 2163The Bishop of Winchester AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary49.6 Attainment 8 · 1,162 students
- 2263Avonbourne Boys' AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 846 students
- 2355St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 2454Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2554Livingstone Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy All-through26.1% Free school meals · 1,006 students
- 2651Queen's Park Infant AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 312 students
- 2748Kinson AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 2847St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 392 students
- 2943Kingsleigh Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 779 students
- 3042King's Park AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 572 students
- 3142Jewell Academy BournemouthBournemouth · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 3238The Bourne AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 958 students
- 3337LeAF StudioBournemouth · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 458 students
- 3433Hill View Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
- 3527Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 693 students
- 3626Bearwood Primary and Nursery SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 3720St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary– · 177 students
- 3816Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 3912Oak AcademyBournemouth · Academy Secondary32.5 Attainment 8 · 647 students
- 4012Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 416Heathlands Primary AcademyBournemouth · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 96.4 Top 5% | 98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 2 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 3 | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.8 Top 5% | 72.2 Attainment 8 | 1,290 |
| 4 | Avonwood Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 5 | Winton Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 840 |
| 6 | Glenmoor Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 85.2 Top 25% | 60.7 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 7 | Winton Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 84.5 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 8 | Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.5 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 9 | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 10 | The Epiphany School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 11 | Stourfield Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 200 |
| 12 | Stourfield Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 13 | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 74.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 14 | Elm Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 15 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 16 | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 17 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 599 |
| 18 | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,160 |
| 19 | Muscliff Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 65.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 528 |
| 20 | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,967 |
| 21 | The Bishop of Winchester Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 1,162 |
| 22 | Avonbourne Boys' Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 23 | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 24 | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 25 | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 26.1% Free school meals | 1,006 |
| 26 | Queen's Park Infant Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 312 |
| 27 | Kinson Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 28 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 392 |
| 29 | Kingsleigh Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 779 |
| 30 | King's Park Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 572 |
| 31 | Jewell Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 32 | The Bourne Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 958 |
| 33 | LeAF Studio Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 458 |
| 34 | Hill View Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 35 | Malmesbury Park Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 693 |
| 36 | Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 26.0 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 37 | St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | – | 177 |
| 38 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.6 Lower 50% | 15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 39 | Oak Academy Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.8 Lower 50% | 32.5 Attainment 8 | 647 |
| 40 | Bethany Church of England Junior School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 11.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 41 | Heathlands Primary Academy Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.2 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School in Bournemouth leads the 2025 list of state schools in Bournemouth with a Success Index (England) of 96.4. Of the 41 schools shown, 38 are academy, 3 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West state 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 state school in Bournemouth?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School in Bournemouth, South West ranks first among state schools in Bournemouth with a Success Index (England) of 96.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 420).
How are state schools in Bournemouth ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.