Kingsmead Academy vs Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmead Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Kingsmead Academy Taunton, South West | Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 402 | #637 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1927 of 4,090 | #6033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 892 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | kingsmeadacademy.clf.uk/ | www.milvertonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 51.0).
- •Kingsmead Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 188.
- •Kingsmead Academy 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 Kingsmead Academy better than Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School ranks higher (59.1 vs 51.0 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 Kingsmead Academy and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmead Academy: 892. Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmead Academy and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School rank in South West?
Kingsmead Academy is 190th of 402 and Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School is 637th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).