Canford Heath Infant School vs Warberry CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 113 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
Warberry CofE Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
| Measure | Canford Heath Infant School Poole, South West | Warberry CofE Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #131 of 1,695 | #173 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1377 of 15,697 | #1783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 367 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chis.poole.sch.uk | warberry-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canford Heath Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 82.6).
- •Warberry CofE Academy is the larger school with 368 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 Warberry CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Canford Heath Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 82.6 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 Warberry CofE Academy?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Poole and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford Heath Infant School: 367. Warberry CofE Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford Heath Infant School and Warberry CofE Academy rank in South West?
Canford Heath Infant School is 131st of 1,695 and Warberry CofE Academy is 173rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).