Broadmayne First School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 8PH · Dorset
#53 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#613 of 15,697 nationally
About Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Broadmayne First School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 139 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 53rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (92th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 139; capacity filled 92.7%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Broadmayne First School and Nursery ranks 3rd of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Broadmayne First School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 139
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Frome Valley CofE First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
141 students · 3.7 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 4.2 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 4.2 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 4.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 4.5 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 4.9 km away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 5.6 km away
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students · 5.8 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
225 students · 5.9 km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ellwood Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Menheniot Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Copplestone Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Eastington Primary School
Stonehouse · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Broadmayne First School and Nursery a good school?
Broadmayne First School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 91.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #53 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Broadmayne First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Broadmayne First School and Nursery ranks #53 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #613 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Broadmayne First School and Nursery?
Broadmayne First School and Nursery had 139 students in 2025.
Is Broadmayne First School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Broadmayne First School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Broadmayne First School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Broadmayne First School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.