Corfe Hills School vs Rushcombe First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
943 students
Rushcombe First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
313 students
| Measure | Corfe Hills School Broadstone, South West | Rushcombe First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #152 of 402 | #86 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1671 of 4,090 | #878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 943 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Broadstone | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.corfehills.net/ | www.rushcombe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushcombe First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 56.0).
- •Corfe Hills School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 313.
- •Corfe Hills School is a academy school while Rushcombe First School is a local authority 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 Corfe Hills School better than Rushcombe First School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcombe First School ranks higher (89.4 vs 56.0 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 Corfe Hills School and Rushcombe First School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Broadstone and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corfe Hills School: 943. Rushcombe First School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corfe Hills School and Rushcombe First School rank in South West?
Corfe Hills School is 152nd of 402 and Rushcombe First School is 86th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).