Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School vs Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
32 students
| Measure | Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School Taunton, South West | Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 50 | 32 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 32 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 35.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 10% |
| 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.crowcombeandstogumberprimaryschools.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 40.5).
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 40%).
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 32.
- •Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School better than Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 40.5 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 Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School and Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School: 50. Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School: 32. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School and Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School rank in South West?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is unranked and Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).