Priorswood Primary School vs Wellsprings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 791 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
Wellsprings Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
279 students
| Measure | Priorswood Primary School Taunton, South West | Wellsprings Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1517 of 1,695 | #1522 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13654 of 15,697 | #13695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | wellsprings.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.2 vs 21.9).
- •Wellsprings Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 211.
- •Priorswood Primary School is a academy school while Wellsprings 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Priorswood Primary School better than Wellsprings Primary 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 Priorswood Primary School and Wellsprings Primary School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priorswood Primary School: 211. Wellsprings Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priorswood Primary School and Wellsprings Primary School rank in South West?
Priorswood Primary School is 1517th of 1,695 and Wellsprings Primary School is 1522nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).