The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 131
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Chris Lane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Farley Dell, Coleford, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5PN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School currently has 131 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School is in Radstock, BA3 5PN, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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