Hazelbury Bryan Primary School vs William Barnes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.4 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
William Barnes Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Sturminster Newton, South West | William Barnes Primary School Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #814 of 1,695 | #1083 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7576 of 15,697 | #9964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Sturminster Newton | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazelburybryanprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 40.9).
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 55%).
- •Hazelbury Bryan Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •William Barnes Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 114.
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 William Barnes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazelbury Bryan Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 40.9 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 William Barnes Primary School?
About 6.4 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. William Barnes Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazelbury Bryan Primary School and William Barnes Primary School rank in South West?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is 814th of 1,695 and William Barnes Primary School is 1083rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).