Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School vs Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Watchet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
173 students
| Measure | Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Taunton, South West | Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Watchet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1048 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #9693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | – | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 173 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Watchet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.knightstemplarfirst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is a academy school while Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery 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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School better than Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery?
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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School and Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Watchet in South West.
How do Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School and Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery rank in South West?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is unranked and Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is 1048th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).