The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Kerry Exon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Primary · 1.3km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Summerhayes School
Independent · 1.7km away
Taunton School
Independent · 1.7km away
Taunton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
North Town Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Queen's College
Independent · 2.0km away
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishops Hull Primary School?
Bishops Hull Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishops Hull Primary School take?
Bishops Hull Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishops Hull Primary School?
Bishops Hull Primary School is in Taunton, TA1 5EB, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishops Hull Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishops Hull Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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