Canford Heath Infant School vs Canford Heath Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 60 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canford Heath Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
367 students
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
| Measure | Canford Heath Infant School Poole, South West | Canford Heath Junior School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 1,695 | #548 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1377 of 15,697 | #5264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 367 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 489 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chis.poole.sch.uk | www.chjs.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canford Heath Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 62.8).
- •Canford Heath Junior School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 367.
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 Canford Heath Infant School better than Canford Heath Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Canford Heath Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 62.8 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 Canford Heath Infant School and Canford Heath Junior School?
About 60 m in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford Heath Infant School: 367. Canford Heath Junior School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford Heath Infant School and Canford Heath Junior School rank in South West?
Canford Heath Infant School is 131st of 1,695 and Canford Heath Junior School is 548th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).