King's College Taunton vs Richard Huish College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 427 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's College Taunton
Taunton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
389 students
Richard Huish College
Taunton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | King's College Taunton Taunton, South West | Richard Huish College Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #328 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3229 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 389 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 0 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 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 | 38.3 |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kings-taunton.co.uk | www.huish.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King's College Taunton is a independent 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 King's College Taunton 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 King's College Taunton and Richard Huish College?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's College Taunton: 389. Richard Huish College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's College Taunton and Richard Huish College rank in South West?
King's College Taunton is 328th of 402 and Richard Huish College is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).