Charmouth Primary School vs The Woodroffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.4 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
The Woodroffe School
Lyme Regis · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
886 students
| Measure | Charmouth Primary School Bridport, South West | The Woodroffe School Lyme Regis, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #903 of 1,695 | #72 of 402 |
| National rank | #8420 of 15,697 | #935 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 71 | 886 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 886 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Bridport | Lyme Regis |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | charmouth.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Woodroffe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 48.0).
- •The Woodroffe School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 71.
- •Charmouth Primary School is a academy school while The Woodroffe 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 Charmouth Primary School better than The Woodroffe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Woodroffe School ranks higher (72.1 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 The Woodroffe School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bridport and Lyme Regis in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charmouth Primary School: 71. The Woodroffe School: 886. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charmouth Primary School and The Woodroffe School rank in South West?
Charmouth Primary School is 903rd of 1,695 and The Woodroffe School is 72nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).