Hazelbury Bryan Primary School vs Sturminster Newton High 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
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
605 students
| Measure | Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Sturminster Newton, South West | Sturminster Newton High School Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #814 of 1,695 | #195 of 402 |
| National rank | #7576 of 15,697 | #1972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 114 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Sturminster Newton | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazelburybryanprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.mysnhs.net |
The verdict
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 49.9).
- •Sturminster Newton High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 114.
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is a local authority school while Sturminster Newton High School is a academy 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 Sturminster Newton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazelbury Bryan Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 49.9 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 Sturminster Newton High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Sturminster Newton and Sturminster Newton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School: 114. Sturminster Newton High School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazelbury Bryan Primary School and Sturminster Newton High School rank in South West?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is 814th of 1,695 and Sturminster Newton High School is 195th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).