Cranborne Church of England First School vs Hillside Community First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km 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
Hillside Community First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
221 students
| Measure | Cranborne Church of England First School Wimborne, South West | Hillside Community First School Verwood, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #595 of 1,695 | #535 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5683 of 15,697 | #5153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 73 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 92.1% |
| 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 | Verwood |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cranbornefirst.dsat.org.uk | www.hillsidefirstschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hillside Community First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 60.8).
- •Hillside Community First School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 73.
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 Hillside Community First School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Community First School ranks higher (63.4 vs 60.8 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 Cranborne Church of England First School and Hillside Community First School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Verwood in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranborne Church of England First School: 73. Hillside Community First School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranborne Church of England First School and Hillside Community First School rank in South West?
Cranborne Church of England First School is 595th of 1,695 and Hillside Community First School is 535th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).