Lytchett Minster School vs Upton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lytchett Minster School
Poole · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,624 students
Upton Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
351 students
| Measure | Lytchett Minster School Poole, South West | Upton Junior School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 402 | #1523 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1366 of 4,090 | #13702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,624 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,624 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lytchett.org.uk | www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lytchett Minster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 21.8).
- •Lytchett Minster School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 351.
- •Lytchett Minster School is a local authority school while Upton Junior School is a academy 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 Minster School better than Upton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lytchett Minster School ranks higher (62.4 vs 21.8 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 Minster School and Upton Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lytchett Minster School: 1,624. Upton Junior School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lytchett Minster School and Upton Junior School rank in South West?
Lytchett Minster School is 122nd of 402 and Upton Junior School is 1523rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).