North Town Academy vs The Castle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 716 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
The Castle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,207 students
| Measure | North Town Academy Taunton, South West | The Castle School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1097 of 1,695 | #39 of 402 |
| National rank | #10042 of 15,697 | #525 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 470 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.northtownschool.org.uk/ | www.castleschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Castle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 40.5).
- •The Castle School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 470.
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 The Castle School?
On the Success Index (England), The Castle School ranks higher (82.5 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 The Castle School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Town Academy: 470. The Castle School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Town Academy and The Castle School rank in South West?
North Town Academy is 1097th of 1,695 and The Castle School is 39th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).