Longfleet Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
627 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
379 students
| Measure | Longfleet Church of England Primary School Poole, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #806 of 1,695 | #763 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7513 of 15,697 | #7173 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 627 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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.longfleet.poole.sch.uk | www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 52.2).
- •Longfleet Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Longfleet Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 379.
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 Longfleet Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole ranks higher (53.7 vs 52.2 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 Longfleet Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longfleet Church of England Primary School: 627. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longfleet Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole rank in South West?
Longfleet Church of England Primary School is 806th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is 763rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).