Broadstone First School vs Rushcombe First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadstone First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
305 students
Rushcombe First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
313 students
| Measure | Broadstone First School Broadstone, South West | Rushcombe First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #186 of 1,695 | #86 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1877 of 15,697 | #878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 305 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Broadstone | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.broadstonefirstschool.co.uk | www.rushcombe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushcombe First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 81.8).
- •Rushcombe First School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 305.
- •Broadstone First School is a academy school while Rushcombe First 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 Broadstone First School better than Rushcombe First School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcombe First School ranks higher (89.4 vs 81.8 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 Broadstone First School and Rushcombe First School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadstone First School: 305. Rushcombe First School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadstone First School and Rushcombe First School rank in South West?
Broadstone First School is 186th of 1,695 and Rushcombe First School is 86th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).