Dolphin School vs Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphin School
Hurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
187 students
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
| Measure | Dolphin School Hurst, South East | Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 187 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 148 |
| Free school meals | – | 0.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hurst | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dolphinschool.com | www.polehampton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dolphin School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 148.
- •Dolphin School is a independent school while Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a academy 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 Dolphin School better than Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dolphin School and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hurst and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dolphin School: 187. Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dolphin School and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Dolphin School is unranked and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School is 1st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).