Bethany Church of England Junior School vs Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
308 students
Park School
Bournemouth · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
360 students
| Measure | Bethany Church of England Junior School Bournemouth, South West | Park School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1656 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #15074 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 308 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bethanyjunior.co.uk | www.parkschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 308.
- •Bethany Church of England Junior School is a academy school while Park School is a independent 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 Bethany Church of England Junior School better than Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethany Church of England Junior School and Park School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethany Church of England Junior School: 308. Park School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethany Church of England Junior School and Park School rank in South West?
Bethany Church of England Junior School is 1656th of 1,695 and Park School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).