Manor Park Church of England First School vs Sunninghill Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 888 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students
| Measure | Manor Park Church of England First School Dorchester, South West | Sunninghill Preparatory School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #803 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7495 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 396 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk | www.sunninghillprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Park Church of England First School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 167.
- •Manor Park Church of England First School is a academy school while Sunninghill Preparatory 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 Manor Park Church of England First School better than Sunninghill Preparatory 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 Manor Park Church of England First School and Sunninghill Preparatory School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Park Church of England First School: 396. Sunninghill Preparatory School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Park Church of England First School and Sunninghill Preparatory School rank in South West?
Manor Park Church of England First School is 803rd of 1,695 and Sunninghill Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).