All Saints' Church of England Academy vs Ferndown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints' Church of England Academy
Weymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students
Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students
| Measure | All Saints' Church of England Academy Weymouth, South West | Ferndown Middle School Ferndown, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 402 | #331 of 402 |
| National rank | #3201 of 4,090 | #3265 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 598 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weymouth | Ferndown |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.allsaints-academy.co.uk/ | fernmid.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.7 vs 23.8).
- •Ferndown Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 598.
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 All Saints' Church of England Academy better than Ferndown Middle 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 All Saints' Church of England Academy and Ferndown Middle School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Weymouth and Ferndown in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints' Church of England Academy: 598. Ferndown Middle School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints' Church of England Academy and Ferndown Middle School rank in South West?
All Saints' Church of England Academy is 326th of 402 and Ferndown Middle School is 331st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).