Clayesmore School vs Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.4 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
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Clayesmore School Blandford Forum, South West | Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 402 | #674 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3771 of 4,090 | #6336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 183 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.pimperne.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 15.9).
- •Clayesmore School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 183.
- •Clayesmore School is a independent school while Pimperne Church of England VC Primary 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 Clayesmore School better than Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 15.9 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 Clayesmore School and Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayesmore School: 414. Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayesmore School and Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School rank in South West?
Clayesmore School is 383rd of 402 and Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is 674th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).