Bayside Academy vs Upton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 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
Upton Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
351 students
| Measure | Bayside Academy POOLE, South West | Upton Junior School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1479 of 1,695 | #1523 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13399 of 15,697 | #13702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 180 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bayside-academy.co.uk | www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bayside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 21.8).
- •Bayside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •Upton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Upton Junior School is the larger school with 351 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 Upton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bayside Academy ranks higher (23.8 vs 21.8 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 Upton Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between POOLE and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayside Academy: 180. Upton Junior School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayside Academy and Upton Junior School rank in South West?
Bayside Academy is 1479th of 1,695 and Upton Junior School is 1523rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).