Castle Court School vs Rushcombe First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Court School
Corfe Mullen · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
227 students
Rushcombe First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
313 students
| Measure | Castle Court School Corfe Mullen, South West | Rushcombe First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #86 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 227 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 313 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59.7% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Corfe Mullen | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castlecourt.com | www.rushcombe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushcombe First School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 227.
- •Castle Court School is a independent school while Rushcombe First School is a local authority 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 Castle Court School better than Rushcombe First 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 Castle Court School and Rushcombe First School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Corfe Mullen and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Court School: 227. Rushcombe First School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Court School and Rushcombe First School rank in South West?
Castle Court School is unranked and Rushcombe First School is 86th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).