Cheselbourne Village School vs Milton Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.5 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
Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
190 students
| Measure | Cheselbourne Village School DORCHESTER, South West | Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #395 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #4036 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 49 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.7 |
| town | DORCHESTER | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.miltonabbey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheselbourne Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 5.7).
- •Milton Abbey School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 49.
- •Cheselbourne Village School is a local authority school while Milton Abbey School is a independent 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 Milton Abbey School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheselbourne Village School ranks higher (38.1 vs 5.7 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 Milton Abbey School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between DORCHESTER and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheselbourne Village School: 49. Milton Abbey School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheselbourne Village School and Milton Abbey School rank in South West?
Cheselbourne Village School is unranked and Milton Abbey School is 395th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).