Durweston Church of England Primary School vs Hanford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
Hanford School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
69 students
| Measure | Durweston Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West | Hanford School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #4905 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–13 |
| Students | 144 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Blandford Forum | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.durweston.dsat.org.uk | www.hanfordprep.group |
The verdict
- •Durweston Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 69.
- •Durweston Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Hanford School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Durweston Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Hanford School is girls.
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 Durweston Church of England Primary School better than Hanford 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 Durweston Church of England Primary School and Hanford School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durweston Church of England Primary School: 144. Hanford School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durweston Church of England Primary School and Hanford School rank in South West?
Durweston Church of England Primary School is 499th of 1,695 and Hanford School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).