Bournemouth School vs Muscliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,320 students
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
528 students
| Measure | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West | Muscliff Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 402 | #481 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #89 of 4,090 | #4740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,320 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,320 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournemouth-school.org | www.muscliffprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bournemouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 65.6).
- •Bournemouth School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 528.
- •Bournemouth School is boys and Muscliff Primary School is co-educational.
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 School better than Muscliff Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bournemouth School ranks higher (95.7 vs 65.6 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 School and Muscliff Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth School: 1,320. Muscliff Primary School: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth School and Muscliff Primary School rank in South West?
Bournemouth School is 9th of 402 and Muscliff Primary School is 481st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).