Kingsmead Academy vs Writhlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 67 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
Writhlington School
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
894 students
| Measure | Kingsmead Academy Taunton, South West | Writhlington School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 402 | #311 of 402 |
| National rank | #1927 of 4,090 | #2959 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 892 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.1% | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 55% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.1 |
| town | Taunton | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | kingsmeadacademy.clf.uk/ | www.writhlington.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsmead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 30.2).
- •Writhlington School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 892.
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 Writhlington School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmead Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 30.2 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 Kingsmead Academy and Writhlington School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmead Academy: 892. Writhlington School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmead Academy and Writhlington School rank in South West?
Kingsmead Academy is 190th of 402 and Writhlington School is 311th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).