Springdale First School vs Upton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springdale First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
300 students
Upton Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
250 students
| Measure | Springdale First School Broadstone, South West | Upton Infant School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 1,695 | #771 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #65 of 15,697 | #7226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 300 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Broadstone | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.springdale.poole.sch.uk/ | www.uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springdale First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.6 vs 53.5).
- •Springdale First School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 250.
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 Springdale First School better than Upton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Springdale First School ranks higher (98.6 vs 53.5 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 Springdale First School and Upton Infant School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springdale First School: 300. Upton Infant School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springdale First School and Upton Infant School rank in South West?
Springdale First School is 5th of 1,695 and Upton Infant School is 771st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).