Dumpton School vs Pamphill Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumpton School
Wimborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students
Pamphill Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
67 students
| Measure | Dumpton School Wimborne, South West | Pamphill Church of England First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #147 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 338 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 67 |
| Free school meals | – | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 89.3% |
| 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dumpton.com | pamphillfirstschool.org |
The verdict
- •Dumpton School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 67.
- •Dumpton School is a independent school while Pamphill Church of England First School is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dumpton School better than Pamphill Church of England 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 Dumpton School and Pamphill Church of England First School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dumpton School: 338. Pamphill Church of England First School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dumpton School and Pamphill Church of England First School rank in South West?
Dumpton School is unranked and Pamphill Church of England First School is 147th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).