St James' Church of England Primary Academy vs Stourfield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Stourfield Infant School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
200 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West | Stourfield Infant School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #440 of 1,695 | #280 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4294 of 15,697 | #2756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 404 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.stjamescebournemouth.com | www.stourfieldinfants.com |
The verdict
- •Stourfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 67.9).
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 404 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 St James' Church of England Primary Academy better than Stourfield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Stourfield Infant School ranks higher (76.4 vs 67.9 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 St James' Church of England Primary Academy and Stourfield Infant School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Stourfield Infant School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary Academy and Stourfield Infant School rank in South West?
St James' Church of England Primary Academy is 440th of 1,695 and Stourfield Infant School is 280th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).