Clayesmore School vs Hanford School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
414 students
Hanford School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
69 students
| Measure | Clayesmore School Blandford Forum, South West | Hanford School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #383 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3771 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 7–13 |
| Students | 414 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 69 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Blandford Forum | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.clayesmore.com | www.hanfordprep.group |
The verdict
- •Clayesmore School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 69.
- •Clayesmore School is co-educational and Hanford School is girls.
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 Clayesmore School better than Hanford School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayesmore School and Hanford School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayesmore School: 414. Hanford School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayesmore School and Hanford School rank in South West?
Clayesmore School is 383rd of 402 and Hanford School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).