Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School vs Pokesdown Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 544 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth, South West | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 1,695 | #753 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4150 of 15,697 | #7084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 15% |
| 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 | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cccpschool.co.uk | www.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 54.1).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 417.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School better than Pokesdown Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 54.1 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Pokesdown Community Primary School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School: 459. Pokesdown Community Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Pokesdown Community Primary School rank in South West?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 421st of 1,695 and Pokesdown Community Primary School is 753rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).