Pokesdown Community Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 522 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth, South West | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,695 | #440 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7084 of 15,697 | #4294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 17% |
| 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.pokesdowncommunity.co.uk | www.stjamescebournemouth.com |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 54.1).
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Pokesdown Community Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 404.
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 Pokesdown Community Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 54.1 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 Pokesdown Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pokesdown Community Primary School: 417. St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pokesdown Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Pokesdown Community Primary School is 753rd of 1,695 and St James' Church of England Primary Academy is 440th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).