Bishops Lydeard Church School vs Staplegrove Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.5 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
Staplegrove Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
| Measure | Bishops Lydeard Church School Taunton, South West | Staplegrove Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 1,695 | #544 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11174 of 15,697 | #5245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 63% |
| 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.staplegroveprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Staplegrove Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 35.3).
- •Staplegrove Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 42%).
- •Staplegrove Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Staplegrove Church School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 196.
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 Staplegrove Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Staplegrove Church School ranks higher (63.0 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 Staplegrove Church School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Lydeard Church School: 196. Staplegrove Church School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Lydeard Church School and Staplegrove Church School rank in South West?
Bishops Lydeard Church School is 1212th of 1,695 and Staplegrove Church School is 544th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).