Devizes School vs The Bourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devizes School
Devizes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
947 students
The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students
| Measure | Devizes School Devizes, South West | The Bourne Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 402 | #268 of 402 |
| National rank | #1739 of 4,090 | #2556 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 947 | 958 |
| Pupils on roll | 947 | 958 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.9% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 24.5 |
| town | Devizes | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.devizesschool.co.uk/ | www.thebourneacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Devizes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 38.1).
- •The Bourne Academy is the larger school with 958 students compared with 947.
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 Devizes School better than The Bourne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devizes School ranks higher (54.5 vs 38.1 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 Devizes School and The Bourne Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devizes School: 947. The Bourne Academy: 958. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devizes School and The Bourne Academy rank in South West?
Devizes School is 159th of 402 and The Bourne Academy is 268th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).