Kings Bournemouth vs Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 806 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Bournemouth
Bournemouth · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
65 students
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Bournemouth · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,006 students
| Measure | Kings Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 402 | #163 of 402 |
| National rank | #3924 of 4,090 | #1769 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–25 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 65 | 1,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 1,006 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 21.7% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingseducation.com | www.livingstone-aspirations.org/ |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 11.2).
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 65.
- •Kings Bournemouth is a independent school while Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 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 Kings Bournemouth better than Livingstone Academy Bournemouth?
On the Success Index (England), Livingstone Academy Bournemouth ranks higher (54.0 vs 11.2 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 Kings Bournemouth and Livingstone Academy Bournemouth?
About 806 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Bournemouth: 65. Livingstone Academy Bournemouth: 1,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Bournemouth and Livingstone Academy Bournemouth rank in South West?
Kings Bournemouth is 391st of 402 and Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is 163rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).