Digitech Studio School vs Sturminster Newton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Digitech Studio School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
608 students
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
605 students
| Measure | Digitech Studio School Bristol, South West | Sturminster Newton High School Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 402 | #195 of 402 |
| National rank | #3661 of 4,090 | #1972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 608 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 168.9% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.2 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.7% | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | 67% |
| EBacc average points | 2.48 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Bristol | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | digitechstudioschool.co.uk/ | www.mysnhs.net |
The verdict
- •Sturminster Newton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 18.3).
- •Digitech Studio School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 605.
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 Digitech Studio School better than Sturminster Newton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sturminster Newton High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 18.3 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 Digitech Studio School and Sturminster Newton High School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Sturminster Newton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Digitech Studio School: 608. Sturminster Newton High School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Digitech Studio School and Sturminster Newton High School rank in South West?
Digitech Studio School is 374th of 402 and Sturminster Newton High School is 195th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).