Minerva Primary School vs St James Church 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.
Minerva Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
St James Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Minerva Primary School Taunton, South West | St James Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,695 | #1414 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11698 of 15,697 | #12822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 140 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.minervaprimaryschool.clf.uk | www.stjamessch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Minerva Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 27.0).
- •Minerva Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 49%).
- •St James Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St James Church School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 140.
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 Minerva Primary School better than St James Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Minerva Primary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 27.0 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 Minerva Primary School and St James Church School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minerva Primary School: 140. St James Church School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minerva Primary School and St James Church School rank in South West?
Minerva Primary School is 1286th of 1,695 and St James Church School is 1414th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).