Port Regis Preparatory School vs St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, South West | St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Gillingham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #677 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #6375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 305 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 242 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.portregis.com | www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Port Regis Preparatory School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 242.
- •Port Regis Preparatory School is a independent school while St Mary the Virgin 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 Port Regis Preparatory School better than St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary 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 Port Regis Preparatory School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Gillingham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Port Regis Preparatory School: 305. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Port Regis Preparatory School and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Port Regis Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is 677th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).