Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton vs Trull Church of England VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 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
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
| Measure | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Taunton, South West | Trull Church of England VA Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #257 of 1,695 | #102 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2534 of 15,697 | #1062 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 15% |
| 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 | www.trullprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Trull Church of England VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 77.6).
- •Trull Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 75%).
- •Trull Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is the larger school with 423 students compared with 244.
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 Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Trull Church of England VA Primary School ranks higher (87.9 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 Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Trull Church of England VA Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton and Trull Church of England VA Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is 257th of 1,695 and Trull Church of England VA Primary School is 102nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).