King's College Taunton vs St James Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 749 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
St James Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | King's College Taunton Taunton, South West | St James Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 402 | #1414 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3229 of 4,090 | #12822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 479 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.kings-taunton.co.uk | www.stjamessch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 24.2).
- •St James Church School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 389.
- •King's College Taunton is a independent school while St James Church 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 King's College Taunton better than St James Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church School ranks higher (27.0 vs 24.2 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 King's College Taunton and St James Church School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's College Taunton: 389. St James Church School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's College Taunton and St James Church School rank in South West?
King's College Taunton is 328th of 402 and St James Church School is 1414th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).