North Town Academy vs Taunton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 975 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
Taunton School
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
667 students
| Measure | North Town Academy Taunton, South West | Taunton School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1097 of 1,695 | #355 of 402 |
| National rank | #10042 of 15,697 | #3500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 470 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 667 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 18.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.8 |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.northtownschool.org.uk/ | www.tauntonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Town Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 20.5).
- •Taunton School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 470.
- •North Town Academy is a academy school while Taunton School is a independent 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Town Academy better than Taunton School?
On the Success Index (England), North Town Academy ranks higher (40.5 vs 20.5 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 Taunton School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Town Academy: 470. Taunton School: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Town Academy and Taunton School rank in South West?
North Town Academy is 1097th of 1,695 and Taunton School is 355th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).