Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School vs Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Wellington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Wellington, South West | Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,695 | #637 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3202 of 15,697 | #6033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 278 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Wellington | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ikb.bep.ac | www.milvertonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 59.1).
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 188.
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a academy school while Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School better than Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 59.1 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School: 278. Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School rank in South West?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is 314th of 1,695 and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School is 637th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).