Burton Church of England Primary School vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
The Grange School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
429 students
| Measure | Burton Church of England Primary School Christchurch, South West | The Grange School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 1,695 | #353 of 402 |
| National rank | #11175 of 15,697 | #3483 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 258 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.burtonschool.co.uk/ | www.thegrangeschool.com |
The verdict
- •Burton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 20.7).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 258.
- •Burton Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Grange School 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 Burton Church of England Primary School better than The Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 20.7 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 Burton Church of England Primary School and The Grange School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Church of England Primary School: 258. The Grange School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Church of England Primary School and The Grange School rank in South West?
Burton Church of England Primary School is 1213th of 1,695 and The Grange School is 353rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).