The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,109
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Kerry Tonkin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Fox's School a selective school?
No. Bishop Fox's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Fox's School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Fox's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Fox's School?
Bishop Fox's School currently has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Fox's School take?
Bishop Fox's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Fox's School?
Bishop Fox's School is in Taunton, TA1 3HQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Fox's School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Fox's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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