Holway Park Community Primary School vs Minerva Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 972 m 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
Minerva Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Holway Park Community Primary School Taunton, South West | Minerva Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1622 of 1,695 | #1286 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14744 of 15,697 | #11698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 335 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 53.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 0% |
| 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.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.minervaprimaryschool.clf.uk |
The verdict
- •Minerva Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 14.6).
- •Minerva Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 39%).
- •Holway Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Holway Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 140.
- •Holway Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while Minerva 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 Holway Park Community Primary School better than Minerva Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Minerva Primary School ranks higher (32.7 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 Minerva Primary School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holway Park Community Primary School: 335. Minerva Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holway Park Community Primary School and Minerva Primary School rank in South West?
Holway Park Community Primary School is 1622nd of 1,695 and Minerva Primary School is 1286th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).