SchoolScoresBishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU
01823 274770 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
105 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Taunton comparisons use the 19 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Taunton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 85% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Taunton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Taunton figures pool parents at the Taunton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
75% — 18 points above the Somerset average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 114 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 10th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.2 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 39 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 31 state primary schools in Taunton. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Parkfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Grove Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Bishops Hull Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trull CofE VA Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Town Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James Church School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's Church School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staplegrove Church School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton?
100% of the 105 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Bishop Henderson CofE Primary School, Taunton as their first choice for 50 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123852.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.