Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School vs King's College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
King's College Prep
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
260 students
| Measure | Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Taunton, South West | King's College Prep Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #904 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #8421 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 136 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 61.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.cheddon.bwmat.org | – |
The verdict
- •King's College Prep is the larger school with 260 students compared with 136.
- •Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is a academy school while King's College Prep is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School better than King's College Prep?
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 Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School and King's College Prep?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School: 136. King's College Prep: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School and King's College Prep rank in South West?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is 904th of 1,695 and King's College Prep is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).