Clayesmore School vs The Maynard School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 96 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
The Maynard School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
410 students
| Measure | Clayesmore School Blandford Forum, South West | The Maynard School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #383 of 402 | #17 of 402 |
| National rank | #3771 of 4,090 | #152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 414 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 410 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.5 | 60.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 85% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 91.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.64 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 47.9 |
| town | Blandford Forum | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.clayesmore.com | www.maynard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Maynard School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 15.9).
- •Clayesmore School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 410.
- •Clayesmore School is co-educational and The Maynard 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 The Maynard School?
On the Success Index (England), The Maynard School ranks higher (93.9 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 The Maynard School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayesmore School: 414. The Maynard School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayesmore School and The Maynard School rank in South West?
Clayesmore School is 383rd of 402 and The Maynard School is 17th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).