Frome Valley CofE First School vs St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frome Valley CofE First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
141 students
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Frome Valley CofE First School Dorchester, South West | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #925 of 1,695 | #1469 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8562 of 15,697 | #13286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 141 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 38.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| 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 | Dorchester | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.frome.wessex.ac/ | www.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Frome Valley CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 24.5).
- •Frome Valley CofE First School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 81.
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 Frome Valley CofE First School better than St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Frome Valley CofE First School ranks higher (47.4 vs 24.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frome Valley CofE First School and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frome Valley CofE First School: 141. St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frome Valley CofE First School and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Frome Valley CofE First School is 925th of 1,695 and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1469th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).