Nerrols Primary School and Nursery vs Pyrland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
Pyrland School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
| Measure | Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Taunton, South West | Pyrland School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #811 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7553 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 279 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | – |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/ | www.pyrlandschool.com |
The verdict
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 Nerrols Primary School and Nursery better than Pyrland School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nerrols Primary School and Nursery and Pyrland School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
How do Nerrols Primary School and Nursery and Pyrland School rank in South West?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is 811th of 1,695 and Pyrland School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).