Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton vs Bishops Hull Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
423 students
Bishops Hull Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Taunton, South West | Bishops Hull Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #257 of 1,695 | #252 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2534 of 15,697 | #2449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 18% |
| 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 | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishophendersonschool.co.uk | bishopshull.bep.ac/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.6 vs 78.1).
- •Bishops Hull Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 75%).
- •Bishops Hull Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is the larger school with 423 students compared with 205.
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a local authority school while Bishops Hull Primary School is a academy 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 Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton better than Bishops Hull Primary School?
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 Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton and Bishops Hull Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton: 423. Bishops Hull Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton and Bishops Hull Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is 257th of 1,695 and Bishops Hull Primary School is 252nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).