Kingsmead Academy vs Wiveliscombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 699 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmead Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Wiveliscombe Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Kingsmead Academy Taunton, South West | Wiveliscombe Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 402 | #1037 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1927 of 4,090 | #9600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 892 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.wiveliscombeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Kingsmead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 42.6).
- •Kingsmead Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 191.
- •Kingsmead Academy is a academy school while Wiveliscombe Primary 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 Wiveliscombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmead Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 42.6 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 Wiveliscombe Primary School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmead Academy: 892. Wiveliscombe Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmead Academy and Wiveliscombe Primary School rank in South West?
Kingsmead Academy is 190th of 402 and Wiveliscombe Primary School is 1037th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).