King's College Taunton vs The Castle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km 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
The Castle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,207 students
| Measure | King's College Taunton Taunton, South West | The Castle School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #328 of 402 | #39 of 402 |
| National rank | #3229 of 4,090 | #525 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 389 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | – |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kings-taunton.co.uk | www.castleschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Castle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 24.2).
- •The Castle School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 389.
- •King's College Taunton is a independent school while The Castle 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 The Castle School?
On the Success Index (England), The Castle School ranks higher (82.5 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 The Castle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's College Taunton: 389. The Castle School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's College Taunton and The Castle School rank in South West?
King's College Taunton is 328th of 402 and The Castle School is 39th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).