Motcombe CofE Primary School vs St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Motcombe CofE Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Gillingham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #471 of 1,695 | #677 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4605 of 15,697 | #6375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 146 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 14% |
| 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 | Shaftesbury | Gillingham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.motcombeprimary.co.uk | www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Motcombe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 57.5).
- •Motcombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 146.
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 Motcombe CofE Primary School better than St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Motcombe CofE Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 57.5 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 Motcombe CofE Primary School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Gillingham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Motcombe CofE Primary School: 146. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Motcombe CofE Primary School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Motcombe CofE Primary School is 471st of 1,695 and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is 677th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).