Merley First School vs St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merley First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
292 students
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students
| Measure | Merley First School Wimborne, South West | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 1,695 | #105 of 402 |
| National rank | #1926 of 15,697 | #1242 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 292 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.merleyfirstschool.com/ | www.stmichaelsmiddle.org |
The verdict
- •Merley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 65.1).
- •St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is the larger school with 563 students compared with 292.
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 Merley First School better than St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
On the Success Index (England), Merley First School ranks higher (81.5 vs 65.1 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 Merley First School and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merley First School: 292. St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merley First School and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill rank in South West?
Merley First School is 188th of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is 105th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).