Gillingham School vs Motcombe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Gillingham School Gillingham, South West | Motcombe CofE Primary School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #471 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4605 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 146 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/ | www.motcombeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Gillingham School better than Motcombe CofE Primary 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 Gillingham School and Motcombe CofE Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Shaftesbury in South West.
How do Gillingham School and Motcombe CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Gillingham School is unranked and Motcombe CofE Primary School is 471st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).