Bransgore Church of England Primary School vs Sopley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
Sopley Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Bransgore Church of England Primary School Christchurch, South East | Sopley Primary School Christchurch, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #965 of 2,471 | #2344 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5393 of 15,697 | #14509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 351 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 60.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bransgoreprimaryschool.co.uk | www.burleyandsopleyfederation.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bransgore Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 16.5).
- •Bransgore Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 38%).
- •Bransgore Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Bransgore Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 71.
- •Bransgore Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sopley Primary School 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 Bransgore Church of England Primary School better than Sopley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bransgore Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 16.5 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 Bransgore Church of England Primary School and Sopley Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bransgore Church of England Primary School: 351. Sopley Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bransgore Church of England Primary School and Sopley Primary School rank in South East?
Bransgore Church of England Primary School is 965th of 2,471 and Sopley Primary School is 2344th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).