Norton Fitzwarren Church School vs Taunton Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
588 students
| Measure | Norton Fitzwarren Church School Taunton, South West | Taunton Preparatory School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1138 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #10463 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 306 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 588 |
| Free school meals | 15% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.nortonfitzwarrenprimary.co.uk | www.tauntonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Taunton Preparatory School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 306.
- •Norton Fitzwarren Church School is a academy school while Taunton Preparatory 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 Norton Fitzwarren Church School better than Taunton Preparatory 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 Norton Fitzwarren Church School and Taunton Preparatory School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Fitzwarren Church School: 306. Taunton Preparatory School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Fitzwarren Church School and Taunton Preparatory School rank in South West?
Norton Fitzwarren Church School is 1138th of 1,695 and Taunton Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).