Shipham Church of England First School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shipham Church of England First School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
82 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Sturminster Newton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
| Measure | Shipham Church of England First School Winscombe, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 1,695 | #953 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #111 of 15,697 | #8823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 82 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 46.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Winscombe | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | shiphamfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shipham Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 46.3).
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 Shipham Church of England First School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull?
On the Success Index (England), Shipham Church of England First School ranks higher (97.9 vs 46.3 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 Shipham Church of England First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Winscombe and Sturminster Newton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shipham Church of England First School: 82. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shipham Church of England First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull rank in South West?
Shipham Church of England First School is 11th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is 953rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).