Lyngford Park Primary School vs Priorswood Primary 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.
Lyngford Park Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Priorswood Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | Lyngford Park Primary School Taunton, South West | Priorswood Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 1,695 | #1517 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12750 of 15,697 | #13654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 284 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lyngfordparkprimary.co.uk | www.priorswoodprimaryschool.clf.uk |
The verdict
- •Lyngford Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 22.2).
- •Lyngford Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 44%).
- •Priorswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Lyngford Park Primary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 211.
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 Priorswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyngford Park Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 22.2 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 Lyngford Park Primary School and Priorswood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyngford Park Primary School: 284. Priorswood Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyngford Park Primary School and Priorswood Primary School rank in South West?
Lyngford Park Primary School is 1407th of 1,695 and Priorswood Primary School is 1517th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).