St Andrew's Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,695 | #1433 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12858 of 15,697 | #13014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.8 vs 25.9).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 31%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 90.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 99. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas rank in South West?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 1418th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is 1433rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).