Mudeford Junior School vs Somerford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 719 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mudeford Junior School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
255 students
Somerford Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Mudeford Junior School Christchurch, South West | Somerford Primary School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 1,695 | #1668 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2171 of 15,697 | #15292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 0% |
| 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.mudefordjun.dorset.sch.uk | www.somerford.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mudeford Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 9.6).
- •Mudeford Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 41%).
- •Mudeford Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Mudeford Junior School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 169.
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 Junior School better than Somerford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mudeford Junior School ranks higher (79.9 vs 9.6 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 Junior School and Somerford Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mudeford Junior School: 255. Somerford Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mudeford Junior School and Somerford Primary School rank in South West?
Mudeford Junior School is 221st of 1,695 and Somerford Primary School is 1668th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).