Avonbourne Girls Academy vs St James' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 796 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,160 students
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Avonbourne Girls Academy Bournemouth, South West | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 402 | #440 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1188 of 4,090 | #4294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,160 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.6 | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | avonbourneacademy.org.uk/ | www.stjamescebournemouth.com |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 66.2).
- •Avonbourne Girls Academy is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Avonbourne Girls 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 66.2 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 Girls Academy and St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 796 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avonbourne Girls Academy: 1,160. St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avonbourne Girls Academy and St James' Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Avonbourne Girls Academy is 102nd 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).