Radipole Primary School vs Wey Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km 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
Wey Valley Academy
Weymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
994 students
| Measure | Radipole Primary School Weymouth, South West | Wey Valley Academy Weymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,695 | #248 of 402 |
| National rank | #8522 of 15,697 | #2430 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 437 | 994 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 994 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weymouth | Weymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.radipole.dorset.sch.uk/ | weyvalley-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Radipole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 40.7).
- •Wey Valley Academy is the larger school with 994 students compared with 437.
- •Radipole Primary School is a local authority school while Wey Valley Academy 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 Radipole Primary School better than Wey Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Radipole Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 40.7 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 Wey Valley Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Weymouth and Weymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Radipole Primary School: 437. Wey Valley Academy: 994. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Radipole Primary School and Wey Valley Academy rank in South West?
Radipole Primary School is 919th of 1,695 and Wey Valley Academy is 248th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).