Parkstone Grammar School vs Sir Thomas Rich's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,240 students
| Measure | Parkstone Grammar School Poole, South West | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #13 of 402 | #4 of 402 |
| National rank | #111 of 4,090 | #38 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,241 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.5 | 77.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90.3% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.8% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 6.12 | 6.87 |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | 44.1 |
| town | Poole | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/ | strschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Thomas Rich's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 95.1).
- •Parkstone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,240.
- •Parkstone Grammar School is girls and Sir Thomas Rich's School is boys.
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 Parkstone Grammar School better than Sir Thomas Rich's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Thomas Rich's School ranks higher (97.6 vs 95.1 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 Parkstone Grammar School and Sir Thomas Rich's School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Poole and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkstone Grammar School: 1,241. Sir Thomas Rich's School: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkstone Grammar School and Sir Thomas Rich's School rank in South West?
Parkstone Grammar School is 13th of 402 and Sir Thomas Rich's School is 4th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).