Kings Bournemouth vs Malmesbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Bournemouth
Bournemouth · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
65 students
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
693 students
| Measure | Kings Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West | Malmesbury Park Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 402 | #1411 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3924 of 4,090 | #12797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–25 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 65 | 693 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 693 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 21.7% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.malmesburyparkacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Malmesbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 11.2).
- •Malmesbury Park Primary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 65.
- •Kings Bournemouth is a independent school while Malmesbury Park Primary School 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 Malmesbury Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malmesbury Park Primary School ranks higher (27.1 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 Malmesbury Park Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Bournemouth: 65. Malmesbury Park Primary School: 693. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Bournemouth and Malmesbury Park Primary School rank in South West?
Kings Bournemouth is 391st of 402 and Malmesbury Park Primary School is 1411th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).