Bourne Primary School vs Stafford Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Stafford Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne, South East | Stafford Junior School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2440 of 2,471 | #1243 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15305 of 15,697 | #7057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 414 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk | stafford.cet.uk |
The verdict
- •Stafford Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 9.4).
- •Stafford Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 33%).
- •Stafford Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Bourne Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 355.
- •Bourne Primary School is a local authority school while Stafford Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bourne Primary School better than Stafford Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Stafford Junior School ranks higher (54.3 vs 9.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bourne Primary School and Stafford Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Primary School: 414. Stafford Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Primary School and Stafford Junior School rank in South East?
Bourne Primary School is 2440th of 2,471 and Stafford Junior School is 1243rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).