Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School vs Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
411 students
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students
| Measure | Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West | Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,695 | #845 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7959 of 15,697 | #7840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 411 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Blandford Forum | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk/ | www.blandfordstmary.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.1 vs 50.6).
- •Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 208.
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 Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School better than Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary 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 Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School and Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School: 411. Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School and Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is 856th of 1,695 and Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School is 845th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).