Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 791 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
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth, South West | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 1,695 | #440 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4150 of 15,697 | #4294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 17% |
| 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.stjamescebournemouth.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (68.6 vs 67.9).
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 404.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Primary Academy 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 St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 791 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. St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 421st of 1,695 and St James' Church of England Primary Academy is 440th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).