Milton Abbey School vs Sandroyd School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
190 students
Sandroyd School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
194 students
| Measure | Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, South West | Sandroyd School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #395 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #4036 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 190 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 194 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.7 | – |
| town | Blandford Forum | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.miltonabbey.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Sandroyd School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 190.
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 Milton Abbey School better than Sandroyd 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 Milton Abbey School and Sandroyd School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Abbey School: 190. Sandroyd School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Abbey School and Sandroyd School rank in South West?
Milton Abbey School is 395th of 402 and Sandroyd School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).