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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.6 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
398
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 75% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school has a solid reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 71% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 14%, indicating potential for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
Asian Indian7.0%
Black African6.1%
White Other3.7%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.00725, -3.12112 · TA1 4TU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123852
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton a good school?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton scores 70.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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