Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.1 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
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Thorncombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
34 students
| Measure | Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beaminster, South West | Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Thorncombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 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 2–11 |
| Students | 93 | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 34 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 44.2% |
| 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 | Thorncombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysthorncombe.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.6 vs 37.3).
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 34.
- •Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England 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 Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Thorncombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1166th of 1,695 and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).