Bayside Academy vs Stoborough Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Academy
POOLE · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Bayside Academy POOLE, South West | Stoborough Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1479 of 1,695 | #572 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13399 of 15,697 | #5487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 33% |
| 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 | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bayside-academy.co.uk | www.stoborough.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stoborough Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 23.8).
- •Bayside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Stoborough Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Stoborough Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 180.
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 Bayside Academy better than Stoborough Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stoborough Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 23.8 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 Bayside Academy and Stoborough Church of England Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between POOLE and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayside Academy: 180. Stoborough Church of England Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayside Academy and Stoborough Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Bayside Academy is 1479th of 1,695 and Stoborough Church of England Primary School is 572nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).