Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Maiden Beech Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beaminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Maiden Beech Academy
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beaminster, South West | Maiden Beech Academy Crewkerne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1166 of 1,695 | #726 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10685 of 15,697 | #6864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 24.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Crewkerne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.maidenbeechprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Maiden Beech Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 37.6).
- •Maiden Beech Academy is the larger school with 102 students compared with 93.
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Maiden Beech 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 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Maiden Beech Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Beech Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 37.6 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 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Maiden Beech Academy?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Crewkerne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Maiden Beech Academy: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Maiden Beech Academy rank in South West?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1166th of 1,695 and Maiden Beech Academy is 726th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).