Canford School vs Merley First School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Canford School
Wimborne
Merley First School
Wimborne
Overview
Phase
Senior
Primary
Type
Other independent school
Academy converter
Age Range
13–18
5–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Anglican/Church of England
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
-
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
650
292
Capacity
680
300
Occupancy
96%
97%
FSM %
-
9.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Nov 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
28.3
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
A-
-
Points Per Entry
45.8
-
Best 3 A-Levels
A-
-
AAB+ %
43%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
131
-
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (142)
Mathematics (116)
Biology (76)
Economics (74)
Chemistry (72)
Chemistry (72)
Economics (72)
Biology (64)