Ocean Academy Poole vs Poole High 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.
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
Poole High School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,891 students
| Measure | Ocean Academy Poole Poole, South West | Poole High School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #623 of 1,695 | #81 of 402 |
| National rank | #5863 of 15,697 | #1009 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 325 | 1,891 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 1,891 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ocean-aspirations.org | www.poolehigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poole High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 59.9).
- •Poole High School is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 325.
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 Ocean Academy Poole better than Poole High School?
On the Success Index (England), Poole High School ranks higher (70.2 vs 59.9 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 Ocean Academy Poole and Poole High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ocean Academy Poole: 325. Poole High School: 1,891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ocean Academy Poole and Poole High School rank in South West?
Ocean Academy Poole is 623rd of 1,695 and Poole High School is 81st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).