Holway Park Community Primary School vs Richard Huish College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 860 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
Richard Huish College
Taunton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Holway Park Community Primary School Taunton, South West | Richard Huish College Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1622 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #14744 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 335 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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 | – | 38.3 |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.huish.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holway Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Huish College 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 Richard Huish College?
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 Holway Park Community Primary School and Richard Huish College?
About 860 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. Richard Huish College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holway Park Community Primary School and Richard Huish College rank in South West?
Holway Park Community Primary School is 1622nd of 1,695 and Richard Huish College is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).