Bishops Lydeard Church School vs Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Lydeard Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
| Measure | Bishops Lydeard Church School Taunton, South West | Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #11174 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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.bishopslydeard.bwmat.org | www.crowcombeandstogumberprimaryschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 35.3).
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 42%).
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Bishops Lydeard Church School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 50.
- •Bishops Lydeard Church School is a academy school while Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is a local authority 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 Bishops Lydeard Church School better than Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 35.3 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 Lydeard Church School and Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Lydeard Church School: 196. Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Lydeard Church School and Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Lydeard Church School is 1212th of 1,695 and Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).