Livingstone Academy Bournemouth vs St Martin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Bournemouth · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,006 students
St Martin's School
Bournemouth · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
70 students
| Measure | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West | St Martin's School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #163 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #1769 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.6% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.livingstone-aspirations.org/ | www.stmartinsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 70.
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is a academy school while St Martin's School is a independent 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 Livingstone Academy Bournemouth better than St Martin's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Livingstone Academy Bournemouth and St Martin's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth: 1,006. St Martin's School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Livingstone Academy Bournemouth and St Martin's School rank in South West?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is 163rd of 402 and St Martin's School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).