Queen's Park Academy vs St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 409 m 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. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Queen's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #308 of 1,695 | #20 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3126 of 15,697 | #208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 98% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.queenspark-academy.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 74.2).
- •St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98% vs 75%).
- •St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (45% vs 12%).
- •Queen's Park Academy is the larger school with 479 students compared with 420.
- •Queen's Park Academy 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 Queen's Park Academy better than St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.4 vs 74.2 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. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen's Park Academy: 479. St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen's Park Academy and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Queen's Park Academy is 308th 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).