Cheselbourne Village School vs Dunbury Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheselbourne Village School
DORCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
49 students
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Winterborne Whitechurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
| Measure | Cheselbourne Village School DORCHESTER, South West | Dunbury Church of England Academy Winterborne Whitechurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1116 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 49 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Winterborne Whitechurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunbury Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 38.1).
- •Dunbury Church of England Academy is the larger school with 131 students compared with 49.
- •Cheselbourne Village School is a local authority school while Dunbury Church of England Academy 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 Cheselbourne Village School better than Dunbury Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dunbury Church of England Academy ranks higher (39.5 vs 38.1 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 Cheselbourne Village School and Dunbury Church of England Academy?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between DORCHESTER and Winterborne Whitechurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheselbourne Village School: 49. Dunbury Church of England Academy: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheselbourne Village School and Dunbury Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Cheselbourne Village School is unranked and Dunbury Church of England Academy is 1116th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).