Sidcot School vs Taunton Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students
Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
588 students
| Measure | Sidcot School Winscombe, South West | Taunton Preparatory School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #385 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3805 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 594 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 594 | 588 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | Winscombe | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sidcot.org.uk | www.tauntonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sidcot School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 588.
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 Sidcot 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 Sidcot School and Taunton Preparatory School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Winscombe and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidcot School: 594. Taunton Preparatory School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidcot School and Taunton Preparatory School rank in South West?
Sidcot School is 385th of 402 and Taunton Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).