Canford School vs St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canford School
Wimborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
650 students
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
| Measure | Canford School Wimborne, South West | St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 402 | #952 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3351 of 4,090 | #8822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 650 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 148 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.8 | – |
| town | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.canford.com | www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 22.6).
- •Canford School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 148.
- •Canford School is a independent school while St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne 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 Canford School better than St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne ranks higher (46.3 vs 22.6 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 Canford School and St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford School: 650. St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford School and St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne rank in South West?
Canford School is 338th of 402 and St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne is 952nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).