Christchurch Junior School vs Queen's Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
| Measure | Christchurch Junior School Christchurch, South West | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,695 | #308 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4641 of 15,697 | #3126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Christchurch | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cjsdorset.org | www.queenspark-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 66.1).
- •Queen's Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Queen's Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
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 Christchurch Junior School better than Queen's Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Park Academy ranks higher (74.2 vs 66.1 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 Christchurch Junior School and Queen's Park Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christchurch Junior School: 479. Queen's Park Academy: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christchurch Junior School and Queen's Park Academy rank in South West?
Christchurch Junior School is 476th of 1,695 and Queen's Park Academy is 308th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).