Ruishton Church of England School vs Twynham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 93 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
Twynham Primary School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Ruishton Church of England School Taunton, South West | Twynham Primary School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,695 | #122 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9195 of 15,697 | #1262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 18% |
| 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 | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ruishtonschool.co.uk | www.twynhamprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Twynham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 44.4).
- •Twynham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 62%).
- •Twynham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
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 Twynham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Twynham Primary School ranks higher (86.3 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 Twynham Primary School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruishton Church of England School: 215. Twynham Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruishton Church of England School and Twynham Primary School rank in South West?
Ruishton Church of England School is 994th of 1,695 and Twynham Primary School is 122nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).