Broadstone First School vs Poole Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
Poole Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Broadstone First School Broadstone, South West | Poole Grammar School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #186 of 1,695 | #11 of 402 |
| National rank | #1877 of 15,697 | #105 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 305 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 70.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Broadstone | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.broadstonefirstschool.co.uk | www.poolegrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Poole Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 81.8).
- •Poole Grammar School is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 305.
- •Broadstone First School is co-educational and Poole Grammar 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 Broadstone First School better than Poole Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Poole Grammar School ranks higher (95.3 vs 81.8 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 Broadstone First School and Poole Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadstone First School: 305. Poole Grammar School: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadstone First School and Poole Grammar School rank in South West?
Broadstone First School is 186th of 1,695 and Poole Grammar School is 11th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).