Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.2 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
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
| Measure | Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beaminster, South West | Marshwood CofE Primary Academy Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1166 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #10685 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.marshwood.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.6 vs 34.7).
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 38%).
- •Marshwood CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 43.
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Marshwood CofE Primary 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 Marshwood CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 34.7 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 Marshwood CofE Primary Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Marshwood CofE Primary Academy: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Marshwood CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1166th of 1,695 and Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).