Elm Academy vs Heathlands Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Heathlands Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Elm Academy Bournemouth, South West | Heathlands Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 1,695 | #1685 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3946 of 15,697 | #15539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 70.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 72.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 0% |
| 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.elm-academy.org.uk | www.heathlandsprimarybournemouth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 6.2).
- •Elm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 38%).
- •Elm Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Elm Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 164.
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 Elm Academy better than Heathlands Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Academy ranks higher (69.8 vs 6.2 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 Elm Academy and Heathlands Primary Academy?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Academy: 364. Heathlands Primary Academy: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Academy and Heathlands Primary Academy rank in South West?
Elm Academy is 397th of 1,695 and Heathlands Primary Academy is 1685th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).