Ruishton Church of England School vs Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruishton Church of England School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Ruishton Church of England School Taunton, South West | Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,695 | #239 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9195 of 15,697 | #2325 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 215 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.ruishtonschool.co.uk | www.thurlbear.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thurlbear Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 44.4).
- •Thurlbear Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Thurlbear Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Ruishton Church of England School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 210.
- •Ruishton Church of England School is a academy school while Thurlbear Church of England 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 Ruishton Church of England School better than Thurlbear Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurlbear Church of England Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 44.4 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 Ruishton Church of England School and Thurlbear Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruishton Church of England School: 215. Thurlbear Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruishton Church of England School and Thurlbear Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Ruishton Church of England School is 994th of 1,695 and Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is 239th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).