Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Upton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
Upton Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
351 students
| Measure | Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wareham, South West | Upton Junior School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 1,695 | #1523 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10593 of 15,697 | #13702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 342 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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 | Wareham | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sandfordprimary.dorset.sch.uk | www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 21.8).
- •Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 47%).
- •Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Upton Junior School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 342.
- •Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Upton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (38.0 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 Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Upton Junior School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Wareham and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 342. Upton Junior School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Upton Junior School rank in South West?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1155th of 1,695 and Upton Junior School is 1523rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).