Damers First School vs The Thomas Hardye School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students
| Measure | Damers First School Dorchester, South West | The Thomas Hardye School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 1,695 | #89 of 402 |
| National rank | #7203 of 15,697 | #1104 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 475 | 2,014 |
| Pupils on roll | 475 | 2,014 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.damers.wessex.ac/ | www.ths.wessex.ac |
The verdict
- •The Thomas Hardye School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 53.5).
- •The Thomas Hardye School is the larger school with 2,014 students compared with 475.
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 The Thomas Hardye School?
On the Success Index (England), The Thomas Hardye School ranks higher (68.1 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 The Thomas Hardye School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Damers First School: 475. The Thomas Hardye School: 2,014. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Damers First School and The Thomas Hardye School rank in South West?
Damers First School is 768th of 1,695 and The Thomas Hardye School is 89th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).