Courthill Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Courthill Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
354 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
| Measure | Courthill Infant School Poole, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 1,695 | #920 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3963 of 15,697 | #8529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 354 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.courthillinfants.co.uk | www.sjcpschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Courthill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 47.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is the larger school with 370 students compared with 354.
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 Courthill Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
On the Success Index (England), Courthill Infant School ranks higher (69.7 vs 47.6 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 Courthill Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Courthill Infant School: 354. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Courthill Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole rank in South West?
Courthill Infant School is 400th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is 920th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).