Queen's Park Academy vs St James Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 92 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
St James Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West | St James Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #308 of 1,695 | #1414 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3126 of 15,697 | #12822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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 | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.queenspark-academy.co.uk | www.stjamessch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen's Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 27.0).
- •Queen's Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 49%).
- •Queen's Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Queen's Park Academy better than St James Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Park Academy ranks higher (74.2 vs 27.0 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 Queen's Park Academy and St James Church School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen's Park Academy: 479. St James Church School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen's Park Academy and St James Church School rank in South West?
Queen's Park Academy is 308th of 1,695 and St James Church School is 1414th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).