Bishops Lydeard Church School vs Tatworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 29 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
Tatworth Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Bishops Lydeard Church School Taunton, South West | Tatworth Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 1,695 | #741 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11174 of 15,697 | #6944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopslydeard.bwmat.org | www.tatworth.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tatworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 35.3).
- •Tatworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 42%).
- •Bishops Lydeard Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
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 Tatworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tatworth Primary School ranks higher (54.8 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 Tatworth Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Lydeard Church School: 196. Tatworth Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Lydeard Church School and Tatworth Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Lydeard Church School is 1212th of 1,695 and Tatworth Primary School is 741st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).