Dolphin School vs Ludgrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphin School
Hurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
187 students
Ludgrove School
Wokingham · Independent all-through · Ages 8–13
187 students
| Measure | Dolphin School Hurst, South East | Ludgrove School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 8–13 |
| Students | 187 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 187 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 98.4% |
| 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 | Hurst | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dolphinschool.com | – |
The verdict
- •Dolphin School is co-educational and Ludgrove School is boys.
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 Dolphin School better than Ludgrove School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dolphin School and Ludgrove School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hurst and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dolphin School: 187. Ludgrove School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dolphin School and Ludgrove School rank in South East?
Dolphin School is unranked and Ludgrove School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).