Canford School vs St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.4 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 Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students
| Measure | Canford School Wimborne, South West | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 402 | #105 of 402 |
| National rank | #3351 of 4,090 | #1242 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 650 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 563 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.stmichaelsmiddle.org |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 22.6).
- •Canford School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 563.
- •Canford School is a independent school while St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill 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 Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill ranks higher (65.1 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 Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford School: 650. St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford School and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill rank in South West?
Canford School is 338th of 402 and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is 105th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).