All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
110 students
| Measure | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sherborne, South West | Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #949 of 1,695 | #606 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8804 of 15,697 | #5743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 130 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Sherborne | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopscaundle.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 46.3).
- •All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 110.
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 Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 46.3 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 All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 130. Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 949th of 1,695 and Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is 606th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).