Cranborne Church of England First School vs Cranborne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 323 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
73 students
Cranborne Middle School
Wimborne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
265 students
| Measure | Cranborne Church of England First School Wimborne, South West | Cranborne Middle School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #595 of 1,695 | #126 of 402 |
| National rank | #5683 of 15,697 | #1412 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 73 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.cranbornefirst.dsat.org.uk | www.cranbornemid.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.8 vs 61.3).
- •Cranborne Middle School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 73.
- •Cranborne Church of England First School is a academy school while Cranborne Middle 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 Cranborne Church of England First School better than Cranborne Middle 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 Cranborne Church of England First School and Cranborne Middle School?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranborne Church of England First School: 73. Cranborne Middle School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranborne Church of England First School and Cranborne Middle School rank in South West?
Cranborne Church of England First School is 595th of 1,695 and Cranborne Middle School is 126th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).