Holway Park Community Primary School vs King's College Taunton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holway Park Community Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
King's College Taunton
Taunton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
389 students
| Measure | Holway Park Community Primary School Taunton, South West | King's College Taunton Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1622 of 1,695 | #328 of 402 |
| National rank | #14744 of 15,697 | #3229 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 335 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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 | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.kings-taunton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King's College Taunton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 14.6).
- •King's College Taunton is the larger school with 389 students compared with 335.
- •Holway Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while King's College Taunton is a independent 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 Holway Park Community Primary School better than King's College Taunton?
On the Success Index (England), King's College Taunton ranks higher (24.2 vs 14.6 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 Holway Park Community Primary School and King's College Taunton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holway Park Community Primary School: 335. King's College Taunton: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holway Park Community Primary School and King's College Taunton rank in South West?
Holway Park Community Primary School is 1622nd of 1,695 and King's College Taunton is 328th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).