Pokesdown Community Primary School vs The Epiphany School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 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
The Epiphany School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Pokesdown Community Primary School Bournemouth, South West | The Epiphany School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,695 | #255 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7084 of 15,697 | #2511 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 8% |
| 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.epiphany.bournemouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Epiphany School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 54.1).
- •The Epiphany School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Pokesdown Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
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 The Epiphany School?
On the Success Index (England), The Epiphany School ranks higher (77.8 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 The Epiphany School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pokesdown Community Primary School: 417. The Epiphany School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pokesdown Community Primary School and The Epiphany School rank in South West?
Pokesdown Community Primary School is 753rd of 1,695 and The Epiphany School is 255th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).