Bournemouth Collegiate School vs Pokesdown Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 440 m 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
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Bournemouth Collegiate School Bournemouth, South West | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 402 | #753 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3653 of 4,090 | #7084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 353 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 417 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pokesdown Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 18.4).
- •Pokesdown Community Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 353.
- •Bournemouth Collegiate School is a independent school while Pokesdown Community 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 School better than Pokesdown Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pokesdown Community Primary School ranks higher (54.1 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 Pokesdown Community Primary School?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth Collegiate School: 353. Pokesdown Community Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth Collegiate School and Pokesdown Community Primary School rank in South West?
Bournemouth Collegiate School is 372nd of 402 and Pokesdown Community Primary School is 753rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).