St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery vs Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
148 students
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
84 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery Ferndown, South West | Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #590 of 1,695 | #755 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5638 of 15,697 | #7113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 148 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 56% |
| 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 | Ferndown | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmaryswestmoors.org/ | www.3lxschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 54.0).
- •St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is the larger school with 148 students compared with 84.
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 Mary's CofE First School & Nursery better than Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery ranks higher (61.1 vs 54.0 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 Mary's CofE First School & Nursery and Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ferndown and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery: 148. Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery and Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School rank in South West?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is 590th of 1,695 and Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School is 755th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).