Buckler's Mead School vs St Aldhelm's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckler's Mead School
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
812 students
St Aldhelm's Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
| Measure | Buckler's Mead School Yeovil, South West | St Aldhelm's Academy Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 402 | #387 of 402 |
| National rank | #2164 of 4,090 | #3822 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 812 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 812 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 33.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 22.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 44.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Yeovil | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | bucklersmead.com | www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckler's Mead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 14.5).
- •Buckler's Mead School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 808.
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 Buckler's Mead School better than St Aldhelm's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Buckler's Mead School ranks higher (46.0 vs 14.5 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 Buckler's Mead School and St Aldhelm's Academy?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckler's Mead School: 812. St Aldhelm's Academy: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckler's Mead School and St Aldhelm's Academy rank in South West?
Buckler's Mead School is 224th of 402 and St Aldhelm's Academy is 387th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).