Cheselbourne Village School vs St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.1 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
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
441 students
| Measure | Cheselbourne Village School DORCHESTER, South West | St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #144 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1561 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 49 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.stmarys.wessex.ac |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 38.1).
- •St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is the larger school with 441 students compared with 49.
- •Cheselbourne Village School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown 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 St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown ranks higher (58.5 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 St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between DORCHESTER and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheselbourne Village School: 49. St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheselbourne Village School and St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown rank in South West?
Cheselbourne Village School is unranked and St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is 144th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).