Mudeford Junior School vs The Rissington School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 125 km 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
The Rissington School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Mudeford Junior School Christchurch, South West | The Rissington School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #221 of 1,695 | #211 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2171 of 15,697 | #2119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 255 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mudefordjun.dorset.sch.uk | therissingtonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (79.9 vs 80.3).
- •Mudeford Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 79%).
- •Mudeford Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •The Rissington School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 The Rissington 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 Mudeford Junior School and The Rissington School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mudeford Junior School: 255. The Rissington School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mudeford Junior School and The Rissington School rank in South West?
Mudeford Junior School is 221st of 1,695 and The Rissington School is 211th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).