Avonbourne Boys' Academy vs St James' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 823 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
846 students
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Avonbourne Boys' Academy Bournemouth, South West | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 402 | #440 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1352 of 4,090 | #4294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 846 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 846 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/ | www.stjamescebournemouth.com |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 62.7).
- •Avonbourne Boys' Academy is the larger school with 846 students compared with 404.
- •Avonbourne Boys' Academy is boys and St James' Church of England Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Avonbourne Boys' Academy better than St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.7 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 Avonbourne Boys' Academy and St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy: 846. St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avonbourne Boys' Academy and St James' Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy is 118th of 402 and St James' Church of England Primary Academy is 440th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).