Blackbrook Primary School vs Richard Huish College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackbrook Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
222 students
Richard Huish College
Taunton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Blackbrook Primary School Taunton, South West | Richard Huish College Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #687 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #6470 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 222 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | – | 38.3 |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackbrookschool.com | www.huish.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Blackbrook Primary School better than Richard Huish College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackbrook Primary School and Richard Huish College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackbrook Primary School: 222. Richard Huish College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackbrook Primary School and Richard Huish College rank in South West?
Blackbrook Primary School is 687th of 1,695 and Richard Huish College is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).