St Aldhelm's Academy vs St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aldhelm's Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,093 students
| Measure | St Aldhelm's Academy Poole, South West | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 402 | #133 of 402 |
| National rank | #3822 of 4,090 | #1461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 808 | 1,093 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 1,093 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.6 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.4% | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk | website.network.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 14.5).
- •St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 808.
- •St Aldhelm's Academy is a academy school while St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a local authority 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 St Aldhelm's Academy better than St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole ranks higher (60.4 vs 14.5 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 St Aldhelm's Academy and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aldhelm's Academy: 808. St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole: 1,093. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aldhelm's Academy and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole rank in South West?
St Aldhelm's Academy is 387th of 402 and St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is 133rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).