Livingstone Academy Bournemouth vs Talbot Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 2.5 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
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
427 students
| Measure | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Bournemouth, South West | Talbot Heath School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #163 of 402 | #22 of 402 |
| National rank | #1769 of 4,090 | #234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,006 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.6% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.6 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.livingstone-aspirations.org/ | www.talbotheath.org |
The verdict
- •Talbot Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 54.0).
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 427.
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is a academy school while Talbot Heath School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is co-educational and Talbot Heath School is boys.
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 Talbot Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Talbot Heath School ranks higher (91.0 vs 54.0 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 Livingstone Academy Bournemouth and Talbot Heath School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth: 1,006. Talbot Heath School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Livingstone Academy Bournemouth and Talbot Heath School rank in South West?
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is 163rd of 402 and Talbot Heath School is 22nd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).