The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Rachel White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkfield Primary School
Primary · 648m away
Queen's College
Independent · 655m away
Bishops Hull Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
North Town Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 1.7km away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 1.8km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton take?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is in Taunton, TA1 4TU, 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, Taunton have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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