Bishops Lydeard Church School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Taunton, Somerset
Bishops Lydeard Church School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 September 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3AN
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 196 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 September 2022
Strengths
- “The school’s values of ‘respect, endurance, friendship’ are lived up to by pupils.”
- “They are adamant that ‘everyone is welcome’ at their school.”
- “Pupils say they feel happy and safe in school.”
To improve
- “Some parents say they would appreciate clearer communication from the school.”
- “Nevertheless, there are a few subject curriculums that are not as well developed.”
- “The essential knowledge leaders want pupils to retain is not identified clearly.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 November 2022 (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) | 42% | 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: 28 first-preference applications, 28 offers in total, 28 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Cotford St Luke Primary School 1.6 mi Not judged
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary 2.7 mi Not judged
- Norton Fitzwarren Church School 2.8 mi School remains Good
- Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School 2.9 mi Not judged
- Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Staplegrove Church School 3.4 mi School remains Good
- Bishops Hull Primary School 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wellsprings Primary School 4.0 mi Standards maintained