St Andrew's Church of England Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #680 of 1,695 | #1516 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6392 of 15,697 | #13634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| 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 | Shaftesbury | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.standrewsfontmell.co.uk/ | www.childokeford.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 22.4).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford is the larger school with 125 students compared with 101.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 22.4 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 101. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford rank in South West?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 680th of 1,695 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford is 1516th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).