Broadstone First School vs Hillbourne Primary 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.
Broadstone First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
305 students
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Broadstone First School Broadstone, South West | Hillbourne Primary School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 1,695 | #993 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1877 of 15,697 | #9190 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 305 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Broadstone | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.broadstonefirstschool.co.uk | www.hillbourne.poole.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadstone First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 44.4).
- •Broadstone First School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 204.
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 Broadstone First School better than Hillbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadstone First School ranks higher (81.8 vs 44.4 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 Broadstone First School and Hillbourne Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadstone First School: 305. Hillbourne Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadstone First School and Hillbourne Primary School rank in South West?
Broadstone First School is 186th of 1,695 and Hillbourne Primary School is 993rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).