Henbury View First School vs Lytchett Minster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henbury View First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
Lytchett Minster School
Poole · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,624 students
| Measure | Henbury View First School Wimborne, South West | Lytchett Minster School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 1,695 | #122 of 402 |
| National rank | #1441 of 15,697 | #1366 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 148 | 1,624 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 1,624 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Wimborne | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.henburyview.dorset.sch.uk | www.lytchett.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Henbury View First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 62.4).
- •Lytchett Minster School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 148.
- •Henbury View First School is a academy school while Lytchett Minster School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Henbury View First School better than Lytchett Minster School?
On the Success Index (England), Henbury View First School ranks higher (84.9 vs 62.4 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 Henbury View First School and Lytchett Minster School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henbury View First School: 148. Lytchett Minster School: 1,624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henbury View First School and Lytchett Minster School rank in South West?
Henbury View First School is 140th of 1,695 and Lytchett Minster School is 122nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).