Canford Heath Infant School vs Ocean Academy Poole
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.
Canford Heath Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
367 students
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
| Measure | Canford Heath Infant School Poole, South West | Ocean Academy Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 1,695 | #623 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1377 of 15,697 | #5863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 367 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.ocean-aspirations.org |
The verdict
- •Canford Heath Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 59.9).
- •Canford Heath Infant School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 325.
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 Ocean Academy Poole?
On the Success Index (England), Canford Heath Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 59.9 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 Ocean Academy Poole?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford Heath Infant School: 367. Ocean Academy Poole: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford Heath Infant School and Ocean Academy Poole rank in South West?
Canford Heath Infant School is 131st of 1,695 and Ocean Academy Poole is 623rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).