Poulner Junior School vs Ringwood School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poulner Junior School
Ringwood · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
265 students
Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
| Measure | Poulner Junior School Ringwood, South East | Ringwood School Academy Ringwood, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1192 of 2,471 | #149 of 679 |
| National rank | #6745 of 15,697 | #593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 265 | 1,592 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 1,592 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Ringwood | Ringwood |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.poulnerjuniorschool.com | www.ringwood.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ringwood School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 55.8).
- •Ringwood School Academy is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 265.
- •Poulner Junior School is a local authority school while Ringwood School Academy 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 Poulner Junior School better than Ringwood School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ringwood School Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 55.8 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 Poulner Junior School and Ringwood School Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poulner Junior School: 265. Ringwood School Academy: 1,592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poulner Junior School and Ringwood School Academy rank in South East?
Poulner Junior School is 1192nd of 2,471 and Ringwood School Academy is 149th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).