Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School vs Piddle Valley Church of England First School
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.
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
110 students
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
40 students
| Measure | Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Dorchester, South West | Piddle Valley Church of England First School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #5743 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 110 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 34.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.piddlevalley.wessex.ac |
The verdict
- •Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 45.8).
- •Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 40.
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 Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School better than Piddle Valley Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 45.8 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 Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School and Piddle Valley Church of England First School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School: 110. Piddle Valley Church of England First School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School and Piddle Valley Church of England First School rank in South West?
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is 606th of 1,695 and Piddle Valley Church of England First School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).