The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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
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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Dakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bishops Lydeard Church School's Ofsted rating?
Bishops Lydeard Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishops Lydeard Church School?
Bishops Lydeard Church School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishops Lydeard Church School take?
Bishops Lydeard Church School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishops Lydeard Church School?
Bishops Lydeard Church School is in Taunton, TA4 3AN, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishops Lydeard Church School have a sixth form?
No, Bishops Lydeard Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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