Lytchett Matravers Primary School vs Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Lytchett Matravers Primary School Poole, South West | Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 1,695 | #1155 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4249 of 15,697 | #10593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 484 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 5% |
| 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 | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lmpsdorset.org | www.sandfordprimary.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lytchett Matravers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 38.0).
- •Lytchett Matravers Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 54%).
- •Lytchett Matravers Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Lytchett Matravers Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 342.
- •Lytchett Matravers Primary School is a academy school while Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 Lytchett Matravers Primary School better than Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lytchett Matravers Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 38.0 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 Lytchett Matravers Primary School and Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Poole and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School: 484. Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lytchett Matravers Primary School and Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School is 431st of 1,695 and Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1155th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).