Bishops Hull Primary School vs Norton Fitzwarren Church 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.
Bishops Hull Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
| Measure | Bishops Hull Primary School Taunton, South West | Norton Fitzwarren Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 1,695 | #1138 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2449 of 15,697 | #10463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 6% |
| 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 | bishopshull.bep.ac/ | www.nortonfitzwarrenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishops Hull Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 38.5).
- •Bishops Hull Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 53%).
- •Bishops Hull Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Norton Fitzwarren Church School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 205.
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 Bishops Hull Primary School better than Norton Fitzwarren Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishops Hull Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 38.5 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 Bishops Hull Primary School and Norton Fitzwarren Church School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Hull Primary School: 205. Norton Fitzwarren Church School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Hull Primary School and Norton Fitzwarren Church School rank in South West?
Bishops Hull Primary School is 252nd of 1,695 and Norton Fitzwarren Church School is 1138th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).