Lytchett Minster School vs Yarrells Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 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
Yarrells Preparatory School
Poole · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
238 students
| Measure | Lytchett Minster School Poole, South West | Yarrells Preparatory School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #122 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #1366 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 1,624 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,624 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.yarrells.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lytchett Minster School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 238.
- •Lytchett Minster School is a local authority school while Yarrells Preparatory School is a independent 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 Yarrells Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lytchett Minster School and Yarrells Preparatory School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lytchett Minster School: 1,624. Yarrells Preparatory School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lytchett Minster School and Yarrells Preparatory School rank in South West?
Lytchett Minster School is 122nd of 402 and Yarrells Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).