Milborne Port Primary School vs Sherborne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milborne Port Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
169 students
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
| Measure | Milborne Port Primary School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #8386 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–14 |
| Students | 169 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 72.9% |
| 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 | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.milborneportprimaryschool.org | www.sherborneprep.group/ |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Preparatory School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 169.
- •Milborne Port Primary School is a academy school while Sherborne 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 Milborne Port Primary School better than Sherborne 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 Milborne Port Primary School and Sherborne Preparatory School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milborne Port Primary School: 169. Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milborne Port Primary School and Sherborne Preparatory School rank in South West?
Milborne Port Primary School is 902nd of 1,695 and Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).