Lyngford Park Primary School vs Monkton Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyngford Park Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,267 students
| Measure | Lyngford Park Primary School Taunton, South West | Monkton Wood Academy Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 1,695 | #252 of 402 |
| National rank | #12750 of 15,697 | #2453 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 284 | 1,267 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 1,267 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lyngfordparkprimary.co.uk | monktonwoodacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Monkton Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 27.3).
- •Monkton Wood Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 284.
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 Lyngford Park Primary School better than Monkton Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Monkton Wood Academy ranks higher (40.2 vs 27.3 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 Lyngford Park Primary School and Monkton Wood Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyngford Park Primary School: 284. Monkton Wood Academy: 1,267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyngford Park Primary School and Monkton Wood Academy rank in South West?
Lyngford Park Primary School is 1407th of 1,695 and Monkton Wood Academy is 252nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).