Damers First School vs St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students
| Measure | Damers First School Dorchester, South West | St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #768 of 1,695 | #39 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7203 of 15,697 | #478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 475 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 475 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 96.7% |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.damers.wessex.ac/ | www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 53.5).
- •Damers First School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 177.
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 Damers First School better than St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester ranks higher (93.2 vs 53.5 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 Damers First School and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Damers First School: 475. St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Damers First School and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester rank in South West?
Damers First School is 768th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester is 39th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).