Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School vs Wiveliscombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Wiveliscombe Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Taunton, South West | Wiveliscombe Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #637 of 1,695 | #1037 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6033 of 15,697 | #9600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.milvertonprimary.co.uk | www.wiveliscombeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 42.6).
- •Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Wiveliscombe Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 188.
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 Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School better than Wiveliscombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School ranks higher (59.1 vs 42.6 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 Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School and Wiveliscombe Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School: 188. Wiveliscombe Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School and Wiveliscombe Primary School rank in South West?
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School is 637th of 1,695 and Wiveliscombe Primary School is 1037th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).