Axbridge Church of England First School Academy vs St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students
| Measure | Axbridge Church of England First School Academy Axbridge, South West | St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #609 of 1,695 | #39 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5759 of 15,697 | #478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 96.7% |
| 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 | Axbridge | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.axbridgefirstschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 60.4).
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 Axbridge Church of England First School Academy better than St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester ranks higher (93.2 vs 60.4 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 Axbridge Church of England First School Academy and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Axbridge and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy: 177. St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Axbridge Church of England First School Academy and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester rank in South West?
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy is 609th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester is 39th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).