Hazlegrove Preparatory School vs King's College Taunton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Yeovil · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
375 students
King's College Taunton
Taunton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
389 students
| Measure | Hazlegrove Preparatory School Yeovil, South West | King's College Taunton Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #328 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3229 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 375 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 389 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.5 |
| town | Yeovil | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazlegrove.co.uk | www.kings-taunton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King's College Taunton is the larger school with 389 students compared with 375.
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 Hazlegrove Preparatory School better than King's College Taunton?
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 Hazlegrove Preparatory School and King's College Taunton?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School: 375. King's College Taunton: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazlegrove Preparatory School and King's College Taunton rank in South West?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is unranked and King's College Taunton is 328th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).