Allenbourn Middle School vs Dumpton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
499 students
Dumpton School
Wimborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students
| Measure | Allenbourn Middle School Wimborne, South West | Dumpton School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #95 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #1133 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 499 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.allenbournmiddle.org | www.dumpton.com |
The verdict
- •Allenbourn Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 338.
- •Allenbourn Middle School is a academy school while Dumpton School is a independent 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 Allenbourn Middle School better than Dumpton 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 Allenbourn Middle School and Dumpton School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allenbourn Middle School: 499. Dumpton School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allenbourn Middle School and Dumpton School rank in South West?
Allenbourn Middle School is 95th of 402 and Dumpton School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).