Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School vs Talbot Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
427 students
| Measure | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Poole, South West | Talbot Heath School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #656 of 1,695 | #22 of 402 |
| National rank | #6163 of 15,697 | #234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 603 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.6 |
| town | Poole | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk | www.talbotheath.org |
The verdict
- •Talbot Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 58.4).
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 427.
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Talbot Heath School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Talbot Heath School is boys.
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 Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School better than Talbot Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Talbot Heath School ranks higher (91.0 vs 58.4 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 Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School and Talbot Heath School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Poole and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School: 603. Talbot Heath School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School and Talbot Heath School rank in South West?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is 656th of 1,695 and Talbot Heath School is 22nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).