St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 9RD · Dorset
#169 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1752 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is a academy primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 169th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 148; capacity filled 98.7%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster ranks 5th 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%)9.5%
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 St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 148
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students · 1.9 km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 2.7 km away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 2.8 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 2.9 km away
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students · 3.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 3.4 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 3.6 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 3.7 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 4.1 km away
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
60 students · 6.2 km away
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148 students
Hayeswood First School
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148 students
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
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148 students
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
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St Michael's Church of England First School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster a good school?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster has a Success Index (England) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #169 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 St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster rank in South West?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster ranks #169 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1752 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster had 148 students in 2025.
Is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.