Colehill First School vs St James Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St James Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
134 students
| Measure | Colehill First School Wimborne, South West | St James Church of England First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #167 of 1,695 | #23 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1745 of 15,697 | #249 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 148 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 107.2% |
| 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.colehillfirstschool.org/ | www.stjames.dsat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 82.8).
- •Colehill First School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 134.
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 Colehill First School better than St James Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England First School ranks higher (95.9 vs 82.8 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 Colehill First School and St James Church of England First School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colehill First School: 148. St James Church of England First School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colehill First School and St James Church of England First School rank in South West?
Colehill First School is 167th of 1,695 and St James Church of England First School is 23rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).