Hanford School vs Milldown CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanford School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
69 students
Milldown CofE Academy
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Hanford School Blandford Forum, South West | Milldown CofE Academy Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1437 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #13044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 69 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 200 |
| Free school meals | – | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.hanfordprep.group | www.milldown.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Milldown CofE Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 69.
- •Hanford School is a independent school while Milldown CofE Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hanford School is girls and Milldown CofE Academy is co-educational.
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 Hanford School better than Milldown CofE Academy?
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 Hanford School and Milldown CofE Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanford School: 69. Milldown CofE Academy: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanford School and Milldown CofE Academy rank in South West?
Hanford School is unranked and Milldown CofE Academy is 1437th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).