Dorset Studio School vs Manor Park Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students
| Measure | Dorset Studio School Dorchester, South West | Manor Park Church of England First School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 402 | #803 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3575 of 4,090 | #7495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 332 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/ | www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Park Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 19.6).
- •Manor Park Church of England First School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 332.
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 Dorset Studio School better than Manor Park Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Park Church of England First School ranks higher (52.3 vs 19.6 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 Dorset Studio School and Manor Park Church of England First School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorset Studio School: 332. Manor Park Church of England First School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorset Studio School and Manor Park Church of England First School rank in South West?
Dorset Studio School is 363rd of 402 and Manor Park Church of England First School is 803rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).