Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Details

Age Range5-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressHenderson Close, TA1 4TU
URN123852

School Census

Total 439
Girls/Boys 219/220
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.9%/50.1%
% pupils where English not first language 16.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 50
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/05/2013 Good
24/05/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/05/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard61
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17
Reading107
Maths106
Reading Progress-1.8
Writing Progress-2.0
Maths Progress-0.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard71%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress1.2
Writing Progress0.2
Maths Progress-0.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard79%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading109
Maths107
Reading Progress1.1
Writing Progress0.4
Maths Progress0.7

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications105
As First Preference47
As second preference40
As third preference18
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers47
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications107
As First Preference57
As second preference36
As third preference14
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers57
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications113
As First Preference52
As second preference41
As third preference20
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers52
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.05%
Total Applications140
As First Preference62
As second preference55
As third preference23
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers59
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.19%
Total Applications132
As First Preference69
As second preference33
As third preference30
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers58
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications122
As First Preference51
As second preference53
As third preference18
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers51
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.20%
Total Applications166
As First Preference72
As second preference61
As third preference33
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications133
As First Preference50
As second preference49
As third preference34
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers50
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications141
As First Preference70
As second preference39
As third preference32
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications107
As First Preference40
As second preference39
As third preference28
Total Offers Made48
first preference offers40
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications146
As First Preference45
As second preference56
As third preference45
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers44
second preference offers11
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree11%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree90%
agree9%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree67%
agree30%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree3%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
not applicable79%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree72%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree52%
agree21%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree50%
agree45%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree53%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree31%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree60%
agree39%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree81%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree12%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree71%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.5%
indian ethnic origin6%
any other white background ethnic origin5.3%
african ethnic origin3.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin80.6%
indian ethnic origin6.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.3%
african ethnic origin2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
pakistani ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

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Parkfield Primary School

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Parkfield Road, , TA1 4RT