Blackbrook Primary School vs St Catherine's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 101 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
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | Blackbrook Primary School Taunton, South West | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #687 of 1,695 | #608 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6470 of 15,697 | #5750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 20% |
| 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 | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackbrookschool.com | www.stcatherinescofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 56.9).
- •Blackbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 56.9 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 Blackbrook Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackbrook Primary School: 222. St Catherine's CofE Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackbrook Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Blackbrook Primary School is 687th of 1,695 and St Catherine's CofE Primary School is 608th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).