Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School vs Dunster First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
Dunster First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
86 students
| Measure | Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Taunton, South West | Dunster First School Minehead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #423 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | – | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 86 |
| Free school meals | – | 14% |
| Capacity filled | – | 57.3% |
| 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 | Taunton | Minehead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.dunsterfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is a academy school while Dunster First 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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School better than Dunster First 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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School and Dunster First School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Minehead in South West.
How do Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School and Dunster First School rank in South West?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is unranked and Dunster First School is 423rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).