Bournemouth Collegiate School vs King's Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
353 students
King's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
| Measure | Bournemouth Collegiate School Bournemouth, South West | King's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 402 | #1055 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3653 of 4,090 | #9735 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 353 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 572 |
| Free school meals | – | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk | www.kingspark-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King's Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 18.4).
- •King's Park Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 353.
- •Bournemouth Collegiate School is a independent school while King's Park Academy 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 School better than King's Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King's Park Academy ranks higher (41.9 vs 18.4 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 Bournemouth Collegiate School and King's Park Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth Collegiate School: 353. King's Park Academy: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth Collegiate School and King's Park Academy rank in South West?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is 372nd of 402 and King's Park Academy is 1055th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).