Heatherlands Primary School vs St Aldhelm's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherlands Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
616 students
St Aldhelm's Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
| Measure | Heatherlands Primary School Poole, South West | St Aldhelm's Academy Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1178 of 1,695 | #387 of 402 |
| National rank | #10810 of 15,697 | #3822 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 616 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 616 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heatherlands.poole.sch.uk/ | www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heatherlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 14.5).
- •St Aldhelm's Academy is the larger school with 808 students compared with 616.
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 Heatherlands Primary School better than St Aldhelm's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heatherlands Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 14.5 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 Heatherlands Primary School and St Aldhelm's Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heatherlands Primary School: 616. St Aldhelm's Academy: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heatherlands Primary School and St Aldhelm's Academy rank in South West?
Heatherlands Primary School is 1178th of 1,695 and St Aldhelm's Academy is 387th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).