St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne vs St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Wimborne, South West | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #952 of 1,695 | #105 of 402 |
| National rank | #8822 of 15,697 | #1242 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 148 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk | www.stmichaelsmiddle.org |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 46.3).
- •St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is the larger school with 563 students compared with 148.
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 John's Church of England First School, Wimborne better than St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill ranks higher (65.1 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 St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne: 148. St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill rank in South West?
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne is 952nd of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is 105th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).