Hanford School vs Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
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.
Hanford School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
69 students
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Hanford School Blandford Forum, South West | Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #647 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #6120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 69 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 103 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 69.
- •Hanford School is a independent school while Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hanford School is girls and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 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 Shillingstone Church of England 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 Hanford School and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanford School: 69. Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanford School and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Hanford School is unranked and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is 647th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).