Broadstone Middle School vs Hillbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Broadstone Middle School Broadstone, South West | Hillbourne Primary School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 402 | #993 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2407 of 4,090 | #9190 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 542 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 542 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.bmsweb.co.uk/ | www.hillbourne.poole.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 41.0).
- •Hillbourne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 55%).
- •Broadstone Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Broadstone Middle School is the larger school with 542 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 Middle School better than Hillbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillbourne Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.0 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 Middle School and Hillbourne Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadstone Middle School: 542. Hillbourne Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadstone Middle School and Hillbourne Primary School rank in South West?
Broadstone Middle School is 245th of 402 and Hillbourne Primary School is 993rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).