Ad Astra Infant School vs St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ad Astra Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
257 students
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,093 students
| Measure | Ad Astra Infant School Poole, South West | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,695 | #133 of 402 |
| National rank | #5678 of 15,697 | #1461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 257 | 1,093 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 1,093 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.adastra.poole.sch.uk | website.network.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.8 vs 60.4).
- •St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 257.
- •Ad Astra Infant School is a academy school while St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole 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 Ad Astra Infant School better than St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
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 Ad Astra Infant School and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ad Astra Infant School: 257. St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole: 1,093. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ad Astra Infant School and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole rank in South West?
Ad Astra Infant School is 594th of 1,695 and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is 133rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).