Monkton Wood Academy vs Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,267 students
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Monkton Wood Academy Taunton, South West | Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 402 | #811 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2453 of 4,090 | #7553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,267 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,267 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | monktonwoodacademy.clf.uk/ | www.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nerrols Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 40.2).
- •Monkton Wood Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 279.
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 Monkton Wood Academy better than Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Nerrols Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.0 vs 40.2 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 Monkton Wood Academy and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Wood Academy: 1,267. Nerrols Primary School and Nursery: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Wood Academy and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Monkton Wood Academy is 252nd of 402 and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is 811th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).