Bournemouth School vs St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 468 m 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
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #9 of 402 | #20 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #89 of 4,090 | #208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,320 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,320 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 98% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| 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.stwalburgas.bournemouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.7 vs 96.4).
- •Bournemouth School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 420.
- •Bournemouth School is a academy school while St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bournemouth School is boys and St. Walburga's Catholic 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 St. Walburga's Catholic 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 School and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth School: 1,320. St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth School and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bournemouth School is 9th of 402 and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is 20th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).