The Grange School vs The Priory Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grange School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
429 students
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | The Grange School Christchurch, South West | The Priory Church of England Primary School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 402 | #865 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3483 of 4,090 | #8073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.30 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.thegrangeschool.com | www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Priory Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 20.7).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 198.
- •The Grange School is a academy school while The Priory Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Grange School better than The Priory Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory Church of England Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 20.7 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 The Grange School and The Priory Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grange School: 429. The Priory Church of England Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grange School and The Priory Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
The Grange School is 353rd of 402 and The Priory Church of England Primary School is 865th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).