Canford School vs Taunton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canford School
Wimborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
650 students
Taunton School
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
667 students
| Measure | Canford School Wimborne, South West | Taunton School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 402 | #355 of 402 |
| National rank | #3351 of 4,090 | #3500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 650 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 667 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.8 | 18.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 1.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 1.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.94 | 1.58 |
| A level points per entry | 45.8 | 39.8 |
| town | Wimborne | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.canford.com | www.tauntonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 20.5).
- •Taunton School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 650.
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 Canford School better than Taunton School?
On the Success Index (England), Canford School ranks higher (22.6 vs 20.5 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 Canford School and Taunton School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canford School: 650. Taunton School: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canford School and Taunton School rank in South West?
Canford School is 338th of 402 and Taunton School is 355th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).