Priorswood Primary School vs St Andrew's Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 486 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priorswood Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
St Andrew's Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
223 students
| Measure | Priorswood Primary School Taunton, South West | St Andrew's Church School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1517 of 1,695 | #1464 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13654 of 15,697 | #13265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.priorswoodprimaryschool.clf.uk | www.standrewsbwmat.org |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 22.2).
- •St Andrew's Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 44%).
- •Priorswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Andrew's Church School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 211.
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 Priorswood Primary School better than St Andrew's Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church School ranks higher (24.6 vs 22.2 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 Priorswood Primary School and St Andrew's Church School?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priorswood Primary School: 211. St Andrew's Church School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priorswood Primary School and St Andrew's Church School rank in South West?
Priorswood Primary School is 1517th of 1,695 and St Andrew's Church School is 1464th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).