Charmouth Primary School vs Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charmouth Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
71 students
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Lyme Regis · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
| Measure | Charmouth Primary School Bridport, South West | Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy Lyme Regis, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #903 of 1,695 | #379 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8420 of 15,697 | #3825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 71 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 127.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | Bridport | Lyme Regis |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | charmouth.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.uplyme-mrsethelstons.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 48.0).
- •Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 197 students compared with 71.
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 Charmouth Primary School better than Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (70.5 vs 48.0 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 Charmouth Primary School and Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bridport and Lyme Regis in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charmouth Primary School: 71. Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charmouth Primary School and Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Charmouth Primary School is 903rd of 1,695 and Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is 379th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).