Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School vs Drove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
718 students
Drove Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
706 students
| Measure | Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Poole, South West | Drove Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 1,695 | #422 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2800 of 15,697 | #4152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 718 | 706 |
| Pupils on roll | 718 | 706 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| 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 | Poole | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bpspjunior.co.uk | drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 68.6).
- •Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 71%).
- •Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 706.
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 Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School better than Drove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (76.0 vs 68.6 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 Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School and Drove Primary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Poole and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School: 718. Drove Primary School: 706. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School and Drove Primary School rank in South West?
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School is 284th of 1,695 and Drove Primary School is 422nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).