Manorside Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manorside Academy
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
| Measure | Manorside Academy Poole, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #930 of 1,695 | #920 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8625 of 15,697 | #8529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 413 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 7% |
| 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.manorside-academy.co.uk | www.sjcpschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.2 vs 47.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Manorside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •Manorside Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 370.
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 Manorside Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
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 Manorside Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manorside Academy: 413. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manorside Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole rank in South West?
Manorside Academy is 930th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is 920th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).