Bournemouth School for Girls vs Pate's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 130 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,290 students
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,288 students
| Measure | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth, South West | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 402 | #1 of 402 |
| National rank | #155 of 4,090 | #10 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,290 | 1,288 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,290 | 1,288 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.2 | 82.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 99.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 7.79 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | 50.8 |
| town | Bournemouth | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.wearebsg.uk | www.patesgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •Pate's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 93.8).
- •Bournemouth School for Girls is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 1,288.
- •Bournemouth School for Girls is girls and Pate's Grammar 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 for Girls better than Pate's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Pate's Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 vs 93.8 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 for Girls and Pate's Grammar School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth School for Girls: 1,290. Pate's Grammar School: 1,288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth School for Girls and Pate's Grammar School rank in South West?
Bournemouth School for Girls is 18th of 402 and Pate's Grammar School is 1st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).