Hillbourne Primary School vs Poole Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Poole Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Hillbourne Primary School Poole, South West | Poole Grammar School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #993 of 1,695 | #11 of 402 |
| National rank | #9190 of 15,697 | #105 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 204 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 48.6% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 70.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hillbourne.poole.sch.uk | www.poolegrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Poole Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 44.4).
- •Poole Grammar School is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 204.
- •Hillbourne Primary School is co-educational and Poole Grammar School is boys.
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 Hillbourne Primary School better than Poole Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Poole Grammar School ranks higher (95.3 vs 44.4 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 Hillbourne Primary School and Poole Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillbourne Primary School: 204. Poole Grammar School: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillbourne Primary School and Poole Grammar School rank in South West?
Hillbourne Primary School is 993rd of 1,695 and Poole Grammar School is 11th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).