Hazelbury Bryan Primary School vs Milton Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
190 students
| Measure | Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Sturminster Newton, South West | Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #814 of 1,695 | #395 of 402 |
| National rank | #7576 of 15,697 | #4036 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 114 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.7 |
| town | Sturminster Newton | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazelburybryanprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.miltonabbey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 5.7).
- •Milton Abbey School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 114.
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is a local authority school while Milton Abbey School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School better than Milton Abbey School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazelbury Bryan Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 5.7 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 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School and Milton Abbey School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School: 114. Milton Abbey School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazelbury Bryan Primary School and Milton Abbey School rank in South West?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is 814th of 1,695 and Milton Abbey School is 395th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).