Hillbourne Primary School vs Springdale First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 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
Springdale First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
300 students
| Measure | Hillbourne Primary School Poole, South West | Springdale First School Broadstone, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #993 of 1,695 | #5 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9190 of 15,697 | #65 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 204 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 48.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Broadstone |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hillbourne.poole.sch.uk | www.springdale.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springdale First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.6 vs 44.4).
- •Springdale First School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 204.
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 Springdale First School?
On the Success Index (England), Springdale First School ranks higher (98.6 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 Springdale First School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Poole and Broadstone in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillbourne Primary School: 204. Springdale First School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillbourne Primary School and Springdale First School rank in South West?
Hillbourne Primary School is 993rd of 1,695 and Springdale First School is 5th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).