Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery vs St Peter's Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Watchet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
173 students
St Peter's Church of England First School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
123 students
| Measure | Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Watchet, South West | St Peter's Church of England First School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1048 of 1,695 | #1233 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9693 of 15,697 | #11261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 173 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watchet | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.knightstemplarfirst.co.uk | www.stpeterscofefirstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 34.9).
- •Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is the larger school with 173 students compared with 123.
- •Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is a local authority school while St Peter's Church of England First 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 Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery better than St Peter's Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery ranks higher (42.1 vs 34.9 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 Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery and St Peter's Church of England First School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Watchet and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery: 173. St Peter's Church of England First School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery and St Peter's Church of England First School rank in South West?
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is 1048th of 1,695 and St Peter's Church of England First School is 1233rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).