Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton vs Orchard Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 995 m 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
Orchard Grove Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
| Measure | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Taunton, South West | Orchard Grove Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #257 of 1,695 | #123 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2534 of 15,697 | #1288 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 423 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 27.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | orchardgrove.bep.ac/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 77.6).
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is the larger school with 423 students compared with 130.
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a local authority school while Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Grove Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 77.6 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 Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton and Orchard Grove Primary School?
About 995 m 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. Orchard Grove Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton and Orchard Grove Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is 257th of 1,695 and Orchard Grove Primary School is 123rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).