Bryanston School vs Wellington School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
776 students
Wellington School
Wellington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
776 students
| Measure | Bryanston School Blandford Forum, South West | Wellington School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 402 | #376 of 402 |
| National rank | #3740 of 4,090 | #3714 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–20 |
| Students | 776 | 776 |
| Pupils on roll | 776 | 776 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.3 | 27.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.26 | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | 36.2 |
| town | Blandford Forum | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bryanston.co.uk | www.wellington-school.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (16.6 vs 17.3).
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 Bryanston School better than Wellington School?
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 Bryanston School and Wellington School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Wellington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bryanston School: 776. Wellington School: 776. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bryanston School and Wellington School rank in South West?
Bryanston School is 378th of 402 and Wellington School is 376th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).