Radipole Primary School vs Southill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Radipole Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
Southill Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Radipole Primary School Weymouth, South West | Southill Primary School Weymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,695 | #1405 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8522 of 15,697 | #12732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 437 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Weymouth | Weymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.radipole.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.southill.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Radipole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 27.4).
- •Radipole Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 42%).
- •Radipole Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Radipole Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 212.
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 Radipole Primary School better than Southill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Radipole Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 27.4 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 Radipole Primary School and Southill Primary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Weymouth and Weymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Radipole Primary School: 437. Southill Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Radipole Primary School and Southill Primary School rank in South West?
Radipole Primary School is 919th of 1,695 and Southill Primary School is 1405th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).