Beaminster St Mary's Academy vs Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
109 students
| Measure | Beaminster St Mary's Academy Beaminster, South West | Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 1,695 | #740 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8462 of 15,697 | #6938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 140 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Beaminster | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.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 47.8).
- •Beaminster St Mary's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 60%).
- •Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Beaminster St Mary's Academy is the larger school with 140 students compared with 109.
- •Beaminster St Mary's Academy is a academy school while Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 St Mary's Academy 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 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 St Mary's Academy and Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy: 140. Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster St Mary's Academy and Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy is 913th of 1,695 and Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 740th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).