Beaminster School vs Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.7 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
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
109 students
| Measure | Beaminster School Beaminster, South West | Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 402 | #740 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1873 of 4,090 | #6938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 673 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.salwayashschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 52.1).
- •Beaminster School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 109.
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 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 52.1 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 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster School: 673. Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster School and Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Beaminster School is 182nd of 402 and Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 740th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).