Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School vs St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
77 students
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students
| Measure | Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Dorchester, South West | St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 1,695 | #169 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #422 of 15,697 | #1752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 77 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 98.7% |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk | www.stmarysfirstschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 82.8).
- •St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is the larger school with 148 students compared with 77.
- •Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster 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 Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School better than St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
On the Success Index (England), Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School ranks higher (93.7 vs 82.8 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 Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School: 77. St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster rank in South West?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is 35th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is 169th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).