Mudeford Community Infants' School vs The Priory Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Mudeford Community Infants' School Christchurch, South West | The Priory Church of England Primary School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 1,695 | #865 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2364 of 15,697 | #8073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mudefordinf.dorset.sch.uk | www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mudeford Community Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 49.7).
- •The Priory Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 176.
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 Mudeford Community Infants' School better than The Priory Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mudeford Community Infants' School ranks higher (78.6 vs 49.7 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 Mudeford Community Infants' School and The Priory Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mudeford Community Infants' School: 176. The Priory Church of England Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mudeford Community Infants' School and The Priory Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Mudeford Community Infants' School is 243rd of 1,695 and The Priory Church of England Primary School is 865th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).