Beaminster School vs Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.3 km 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
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beaminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Beaminster School Beaminster, South West | Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beaminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 402 | #1166 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1873 of 4,090 | #10685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 673 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| 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.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beaminster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 37.6).
- •Beaminster School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 93.
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 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaminster School ranks higher (52.1 vs 37.6 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 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Beaminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster School: 673. Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster School and Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Beaminster School is 182nd of 402 and Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1166th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).