Pokesdown Community Primary School vs Stourfield Infant 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.
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Stourfield Infant School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
200 students
| Measure | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth, South West | Stourfield Infant School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,695 | #280 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7084 of 15,697 | #2756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 417 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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.stourfieldinfants.com |
The verdict
- •Stourfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 54.1).
- •Pokesdown Community Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 200.
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 Stourfield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Stourfield Infant School ranks higher (76.4 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 Stourfield Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pokesdown Community Primary School: 417. Stourfield Infant School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pokesdown Community Primary School and Stourfield Infant School rank in South West?
Pokesdown Community Primary School is 753rd of 1,695 and Stourfield Infant School is 280th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).