Bayside Academy vs Yarrells Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
Yarrells Preparatory School
Poole · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
238 students
| Measure | Bayside Academy POOLE, South West | Yarrells Preparatory School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1479 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #13399 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 180 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.yarrells.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Yarrells Preparatory School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 180.
- •Bayside Academy is a academy school while Yarrells Preparatory School is a independent 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 Bayside Academy better than Yarrells Preparatory School?
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 Bayside Academy and Yarrells Preparatory School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between POOLE and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayside Academy: 180. Yarrells Preparatory School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayside Academy and Yarrells Preparatory School rank in South West?
Bayside Academy is 1479th of 1,695 and Yarrells Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).