Queen Elizabeth's School vs Wimborne First School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 985 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,375 students
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's School Wimborne, South West | Wimborne First School and Nursery Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #207 of 402 | #346 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2077 of 4,090 | #3578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 1,375 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,375 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 129.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.queenelizabeths.com | www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wimborne First School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 47.9).
- •Queen Elizabeth's School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 400.
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 Queen Elizabeth's School better than Wimborne First School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Wimborne First School and Nursery ranks higher (71.8 vs 47.9 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 Queen Elizabeth's School and Wimborne First School and Nursery?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's School: 1,375. Wimborne First School and Nursery: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's School and Wimborne First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Queen Elizabeth's School is 207th of 402 and Wimborne First School and Nursery is 346th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).