Heathlands Primary Academy vs The Bourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathlands Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students
| Measure | Heathlands Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West | The Bourne Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1685 of 1,695 | #268 of 402 |
| National rank | #15539 of 15,697 | #2556 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 164 | 958 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 958 |
| Free school meals | 70.1% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heathlandsprimarybournemouth.co.uk | www.thebourneacademy.com |
The verdict
- •The Bourne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 6.2).
- •The Bourne Academy is the larger school with 958 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 Heathlands Primary Academy better than The Bourne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Bourne Academy ranks higher (38.1 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 Heathlands Primary Academy and The Bourne Academy?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathlands Primary Academy: 164. The Bourne Academy: 958. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathlands Primary Academy and The Bourne Academy rank in South West?
Heathlands Primary Academy is 1685th of 1,695 and The Bourne Academy is 268th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).