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Bishop Fox's School
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.1 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,109
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 44% of schools nationally, this institution demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, only 45% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 54% of schools.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
White Other12.6%
Asian Other3.1%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.00587, -3.09322 · TA1 3HQ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136851
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopfoxs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Fox's School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Fox's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2013.
Is Bishop Fox's School a good school?
Bishop Fox's School scores 54.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Fox's School in GCSEs?
Bishop Fox's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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