Cleeve School vs Poole High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 135 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleeve School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,903 students
Poole High School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,891 students
| Measure | Cleeve School Cheltenham, South West | Poole High School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #101 of 402 | #81 of 402 |
| National rank | #1181 of 4,090 | #1009 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,903 | 1,891 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,903 | 1,891 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 120.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.4% | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 35.1 |
| town | Cheltenham | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cleeveschool.net | www.poolehigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poole High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 66.4).
- •Cleeve School is the larger school with 1,903 students compared with 1,891.
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 Cleeve School better than Poole High School?
On the Success Index (England), Poole High School ranks higher (70.2 vs 66.4 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 Cleeve School and Poole High School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleeve School: 1,903. Poole High School: 1,891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleeve School and Poole High School rank in South West?
Cleeve School is 101st of 402 and Poole High School is 81st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).