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Bishops Lydeard Church School
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
153
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 91% nationally. However, there's room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 12% of students reach this level. Overall, the school provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2-11, although its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 19% of schools, suggesting some challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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51.05968, -3.18713 · TA4 3AN
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN142402
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bishopslydeard.bwmat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishops Lydeard Church School rated by Ofsted?
Bishops Lydeard Church School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Bishops Lydeard Church School a good school?
Bishops Lydeard Church School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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