Beaminster School vs The Sir John Colfox Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 7.5 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
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
756 students
| Measure | Beaminster School Beaminster, South West | The Sir John Colfox Academy Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 402 | #262 of 402 |
| National rank | #1873 of 4,090 | #2518 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 673 | 756 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 756 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.6% | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | 23.4 |
| town | Beaminster | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.colfox.org/ |
The verdict
- •Beaminster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 38.8).
- •The Sir John Colfox Academy is the larger school with 756 students compared with 673.
- •Beaminster School is a local authority school while The Sir John Colfox 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 The Sir John Colfox Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beaminster School ranks higher (52.1 vs 38.8 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 The Sir John Colfox Academy?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster School: 673. The Sir John Colfox Academy: 756. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster School and The Sir John Colfox Academy rank in South West?
Beaminster School is 182nd of 402 and The Sir John Colfox Academy is 262nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).