North Town Academy vs Parkfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 948 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Town Academy
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
Parkfield Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
436 students
| Measure | North Town Academy Taunton, South West | Parkfield Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1097 of 1,695 | #413 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10042 of 15,697 | #4071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 470 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 16% |
| 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.northtownschool.org.uk/ | www.parkfieldschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 40.5).
- •Parkfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Parkfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 2%).
- •North Town Academy is the larger school with 470 students compared with 436.
- •North Town Academy is a academy school while Parkfield Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is North Town Academy better than Parkfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkfield Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 40.5 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 North Town Academy and Parkfield Primary School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Town Academy: 470. Parkfield Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Town Academy and Parkfield Primary School rank in South West?
North Town Academy is 1097th of 1,695 and Parkfield Primary School is 413th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).