Lyngford Park Primary School vs St Stephen Churchtown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 148 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
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
| Measure | Lyngford Park Primary School Taunton, South West | St Stephen Churchtown Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 1,695 | #1058 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12750 of 15,697 | #9745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 284 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lyngfordparkprimary.co.uk | www.ststephenchurchtown.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 27.3).
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 St Stephen Churchtown Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen Churchtown Academy ranks higher (41.9 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 St Stephen Churchtown Academy?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Taunton and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyngford Park Primary School: 284. St Stephen Churchtown Academy: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyngford Park Primary School and St Stephen Churchtown Academy rank in South West?
Lyngford Park Primary School is 1407th of 1,695 and St Stephen Churchtown Academy is 1058th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).