Rushcombe First School vs Springdale First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushcombe First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
313 students
Springdale First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
300 students
| Measure | Rushcombe First School Wimborne, South West | Springdale First School Broadstone, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #86 of 1,695 | #5 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #878 of 15,697 | #65 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 313 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wimborne | Broadstone |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.rushcombe.co.uk | www.springdale.poole.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springdale First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.6 vs 89.4).
- •Rushcombe First School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 300.
- •Rushcombe First School is a local authority school while Springdale First 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 Rushcombe First School better than Springdale First School?
On the Success Index (England), Springdale First School ranks higher (98.6 vs 89.4 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 Rushcombe First School and Springdale First School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Wimborne and Broadstone in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushcombe First School: 313. Springdale First School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushcombe First School and Springdale First School rank in South West?
Rushcombe First School is 86th of 1,695 and Springdale First School is 5th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).