Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 5–11 · Taunton, Somerset
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset for ages 5–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 18 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 423 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 18 October 2023
Strengths
- “There is a strong sense of community at Bishop Henderson Primary School.”
- “The school’s vision, ‘Rooted together in love, we flourish and grow’, underpins the culture and ethos of the school.”
- “Pupils value the kindness and care that staff and pupils show for one another.”
To improve
- “However, pupils’ support plans do not always precisely identify the small steps pupils with SEND need to take.”
- “In the wider curriculum, teaching does not always check what pupils know and remember over time.”
- “As a result, in some subjects pupils do not regularly revisit and recall prior learning, which means they do not regularly build on what they already know.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 75% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 47 first-preference applications, 50 offers in total, 47 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Parkfield Primary School 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Orchard Grove Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bishops Hull Primary School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Trull Church of England VA Primary School 1.0 mi Good
- North Town Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good
- St George's Catholic School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 1.2 mi Good
- St James Church School 1.4 mi Not judged