Dorchester Middle School vs Millbay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students
Millbay Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students
| Measure | Dorchester Middle School Dorchester, South West | Millbay Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 402 | #227 of 402 |
| National rank | #2709 of 4,090 | #2195 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 527 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 527 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dorchester | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk | millbayacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Millbay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 34.8).
- •Millbay Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 49%).
- •Dorchester Middle School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 526.
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 Dorchester Middle School better than Millbay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Millbay Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 34.8 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 Dorchester Middle School and Millbay Academy?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorchester Middle School: 527. Millbay Academy: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorchester Middle School and Millbay Academy rank in South West?
Dorchester Middle School is 290th of 402 and Millbay Academy is 227th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).