Dumpton School vs Wimborne First School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 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
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students
| Measure | Dumpton School Wimborne, South West | Wimborne First School and Nursery Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #346 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #3578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 338 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 400 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 129.9% |
| 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.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wimborne First School and Nursery is the larger school with 400 students compared with 338.
- •Dumpton School is a independent school while Wimborne First School and Nursery 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 Wimborne First School and Nursery?
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 Wimborne First School and Nursery?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dumpton School: 338. Wimborne First School and Nursery: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dumpton School and Wimborne First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Dumpton School is unranked and Wimborne First School and Nursery is 346th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).