Bishop Fox's School vs The Wellington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 105 km 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
The Wellington Academy
Ludgershall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,121 students
| Measure | Bishop Fox's School Taunton, South West | The Wellington Academy Ludgershall, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 402 | #260 of 402 |
| National rank | #1547 of 4,090 | #2507 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,123 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,123 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.8 |
| town | Taunton | Ludgershall |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopfoxs.co.uk | www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Fox's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 39.0).
- •Bishop Fox's School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 1,121.
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 The Wellington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Fox's School ranks higher (58.8 vs 39.0 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 Bishop Fox's School and The Wellington Academy?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Ludgershall in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Fox's School: 1,123. The Wellington Academy: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Fox's School and The Wellington Academy rank in South West?
Bishop Fox's School is 143rd of 402 and The Wellington Academy is 260th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).