The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Arnold (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
Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSelworthy Special School
Special school · 321m away
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 543m away
The Sky Academy
Academy · 641m away
Sky College
Special school · 645m away
Pyrland School
Secondary · 906m away
Park House School
Independent · 976m away
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wellsprings Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lyngford Park Primary School a selective school?
No. Lyngford Park Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lyngford Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyngford Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyngford Park Primary School?
Lyngford Park Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyngford Park Primary School take?
Lyngford Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyngford Park Primary School?
Lyngford Park Primary School is in Taunton, TA2 8EX, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyngford Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyngford Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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