Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School vs Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Taunton, South West | Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1525 of 1,695 | #811 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13708 of 15,697 | #7553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 257 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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.creechstmichaelprimary.co.uk/ | www.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nerrols Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 21.7).
- •Nerrols Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 36%).
- •Nerrols Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 279 students compared with 257.
- •Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School better than Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Nerrols Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.0 vs 21.7 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 Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School: 257. Nerrols Primary School and Nursery: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School is 1525th of 1,695 and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is 811th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).