Kings Bournemouth vs Sands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 134 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
Sands School
Newton Abbot · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
67 students
| Measure | Kings Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West | Sands School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 402 | #399 of 402 |
| National rank | #3924 of 4,090 | #4051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–25 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 65 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 67 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 21.7% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.4 | 14.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingseducation.com | www.sands-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings Bournemouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.2 vs 3.9).
- •Sands School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 65.
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 Sands School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Bournemouth ranks higher (11.2 vs 3.9 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 Sands School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Bournemouth: 65. Sands School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Bournemouth and Sands School rank in South West?
Kings Bournemouth is 391st of 402 and Sands School is 399th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).