Cranborne Church of England First School vs Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 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
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
70 students
| Measure | Cranborne Church of England First School Wimborne, South West | Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #595 of 1,695 | #184 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5683 of 15,697 | #1859 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 73 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 93.3% |
| 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.cranbornefirst.dsat.org.uk | www.wimbornestgiles.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 60.8).
- •Cranborne Church of England First School is the larger school with 73 students compared with 70.
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 Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery ranks higher (82.1 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 Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery?
About 2.8 km 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. Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranborne Church of England First School and Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Cranborne Church of England First School is 595th of 1,695 and Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery is 184th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).