Monkton Wood Academy vs Ruishton Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Ruishton Church of England School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | Monkton Wood Academy Taunton, South West | Ruishton Church of England School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 402 | #994 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2453 of 4,090 | #9195 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,267 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,267 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.ruishtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ruishton Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 40.2).
- •Monkton Wood Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 215.
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 Ruishton Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Ruishton Church of England School ranks higher (44.4 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 Ruishton Church of England School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Wood Academy: 1,267. Ruishton Church of England School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Wood Academy and Ruishton Church of England School rank in South West?
Monkton Wood Academy is 252nd of 402 and Ruishton Church of England School is 994th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).