Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School vs Heatherlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Heatherlands Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
616 students
| Measure | Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School Poole, South West | Heatherlands Primary School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1178 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 616 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 616 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk | www.heatherlands.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heatherlands Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 238.
- •Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School is a independent school while Heatherlands Primary 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 Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School better than Heatherlands Primary 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 Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School and Heatherlands Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School: 238. Heatherlands Primary School: 616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School and Heatherlands Primary School rank in South West?
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School is unranked and Heatherlands Primary School is 1178th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).