Dorset Studio School vs Sunninghill Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 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
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students
| Measure | Dorset Studio School Dorchester, South West | Sunninghill Preparatory School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #363 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3575 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 332 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 83.5% |
| 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.sunninghillprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorset Studio School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 167.
- •Dorset Studio School is a academy school while Sunninghill Preparatory School is a independent 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 Dorset Studio School better than Sunninghill Preparatory 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 Dorset Studio School and Sunninghill Preparatory School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorset Studio School: 332. Sunninghill Preparatory School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorset Studio School and Sunninghill Preparatory School rank in South West?
Dorset Studio School is 363rd of 402 and Sunninghill Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).