Milton Abbey School vs Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 8.7 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
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, South West | Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #395 of 402 | #647 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4036 of 4,090 | #6120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 103 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.miltonabbey.co.uk | www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shillingstone Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 5.7).
- •Milton Abbey School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 103.
- •Milton Abbey School is a independent school while Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Milton Abbey School better than Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shillingstone Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 5.7 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 Milton Abbey School and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Abbey School: 190. Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Abbey School and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Milton Abbey School is 395th of 402 and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is 647th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).