Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School vs Shaw CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students
Shaw CE Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Weymouth, South West | Shaw CE Primary School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1076 of 1,695 | #570 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9900 of 15,697 | #5457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Weymouth | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beechcroft.dsat.org.uk | www.shawprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Shaw CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 41.1).
- •Shaw CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 61%).
- •Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
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 Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School better than Shaw CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw CE Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 41.1 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 Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School and Shaw CE Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Weymouth and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School: 189. Shaw CE Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School and Shaw CE Primary School rank in South West?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is 1076th of 1,695 and Shaw CE Primary School is 570th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).