Cheselbourne Village School vs Puddletown Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 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
Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
134 students
| Measure | Cheselbourne Village School DORCHESTER, South West | Puddletown Church of England First School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #148 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1527 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 49 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 89.3% |
| 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.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Puddletown Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 38.1).
- •Puddletown Church of England First School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 49.
- •Cheselbourne Village School is a local authority school while Puddletown Church of England First School 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 Puddletown Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Puddletown Church of England First School ranks higher (84.3 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 Puddletown Church of England First School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between DORCHESTER and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheselbourne Village School: 49. Puddletown Church of England First School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheselbourne Village School and Puddletown Church of England First School rank in South West?
Cheselbourne Village School is unranked and Puddletown Church of England First School is 148th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).