Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students
| Measure | Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Dorchester, South West | St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,695 | #169 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10789 of 15,697 | #1752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 137 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk | www.stmarysfirstschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 37.1).
- •St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is the larger school with 148 students compared with 137.
- •Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster 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 Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster ranks higher (82.8 vs 37.1 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 Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School: 137. St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster rank in South West?
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is 1175th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is 169th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).