Bishop Fox's School vs Richard Huish College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 242 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Fox's School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,123 students
Richard Huish College
Taunton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Bishop Fox's School Taunton, South West | Richard Huish College Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #143 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #1547 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,123 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,123 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopfoxs.co.uk | www.huish.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Bishop Fox's School better than Richard Huish College?
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 Bishop Fox's School and Richard Huish College?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Fox's School: 1,123. Richard Huish College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Fox's School and Richard Huish College rank in South West?
Bishop Fox's School is 143rd of 402 and Richard Huish College is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).