Merley First School vs Wimborne First School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 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
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students
| Measure | Merley First School Wimborne, South West | Wimborne First School and Nursery Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #188 of 1,695 | #346 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1926 of 15,697 | #3578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 292 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 129.9% |
| 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.merleyfirstschool.com/ | www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 71.8).
- •Wimborne First School and Nursery is the larger school with 400 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 Wimborne First School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Merley First School ranks higher (81.5 vs 71.8 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 Wimborne First School and Nursery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merley First School: 292. Wimborne First School and Nursery: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merley First School and Wimborne First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Merley First School is 188th of 1,695 and Wimborne First School and Nursery is 346th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).