Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School vs Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 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
Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
112 students
| Measure | Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Taunton, South West | Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #904 of 1,695 | #1536 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8421 of 15,697 | #13787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 136 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | www.ksmprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 21.3).
- •Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 45%).
- •Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 112.
- •Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is a academy school while Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School ranks higher (48.0 vs 21.3 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 Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School and Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School: 136. Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School and Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is 904th of 1,695 and Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School is 1536th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).