Muscliff Primary School vs St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
528 students
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Muscliff Primary School Bournemouth, South West | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #481 of 1,695 | #20 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4740 of 15,697 | #208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 528 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 98% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 45% |
| 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.muscliffprimary.co.uk | www.stwalburgas.bournemouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.4 vs 65.6).
- •St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98% vs 70%).
- •St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (45% vs 13%).
- •Muscliff Primary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 420.
- •Muscliff Primary School is a academy school while St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Muscliff Primary School better than St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.4 vs 65.6 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 Muscliff Primary School and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Muscliff Primary School: 528. St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Muscliff Primary School and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Muscliff Primary School is 481st of 1,695 and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is 20th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).