Canford Heath Junior School vs Parkstone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
| Measure | Canford Heath Junior School Poole, South West | Parkstone Grammar School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,695 | #13 of 402 |
| National rank | #5264 of 15,697 | #111 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 489 | 1,241 |
| Pupils on roll | 489 | 1,241 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 90.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.8 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chjs.poole.sch.uk/ | www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkstone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 62.8).
- •Parkstone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 489.
- •Canford Heath Junior School is co-educational and Parkstone Grammar School is girls.
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 Junior School better than Parkstone Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkstone Grammar School ranks higher (95.1 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 Junior School and Parkstone Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford Heath Junior School: 489. Parkstone Grammar School: 1,241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford Heath Junior School and Parkstone Grammar School rank in South West?
Canford Heath Junior School is 548th of 1,695 and Parkstone Grammar School is 13th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).