Beaminster School vs Beaminster St Mary's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 597 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaminster School
Beaminster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
673 students
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Beaminster School Beaminster, South West | Beaminster St Mary's Academy Beaminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 402 | #913 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1873 of 4,090 | #8462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 673 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Beaminster | Beaminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beaminster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 47.8).
- •Beaminster School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 140.
- •Beaminster School is a local authority school while Beaminster St Mary's Academy is a academy 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 Beaminster School better than Beaminster St Mary's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beaminster School ranks higher (52.1 vs 47.8 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 Beaminster School and Beaminster St Mary's Academy?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Beaminster and Beaminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster School: 673. Beaminster St Mary's Academy: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster School and Beaminster St Mary's Academy rank in South West?
Beaminster School is 182nd of 402 and Beaminster St Mary's Academy is 913th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).