Dumpton School vs St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
| Measure | Dumpton School Wimborne, South West | St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #952 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 338 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 148 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 98.7% |
| 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 | www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dumpton School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 148.
- •Dumpton School is a independent school while St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dumpton School better than St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne?
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 St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dumpton School: 338. St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dumpton School and St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne rank in South West?
Dumpton School is unranked and St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne is 952nd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).