Lyngford Park Primary School
URN: 123715 • Taunton TA2 8EX
Overview
- Name
- Lyngford Park Primary School
- URN
- 123715
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Loader (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bircham Road, Taunton TA2 8EX
Summary
      Lyngford Park Primary School is a community school located in Taunton, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 259 pupils and a capacity of 268. The school is committed to providing an exceptional education, focusing on the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of each child. As part of The Richard Huish Trust, it has gained a strong reputation for its rapid improvement and dedication to nurturing a love of learning among its diverse student body.
The curriculum at Lyngford Park is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, incorporating a wide range of subjects and activities. Children benefit from daily phonics sessions in Reception and Key Stage 1, weekly French lessons in Key Stage 2, and a variety of extracurricular clubs, including sports and arts. The school also offers a Forest School programme for outdoor learning and provides wraparound care for families.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Lyngford Park, with a proactive Parent, Teacher, Friends Association (PTFA) that organises events to support school initiatives. The governing body plays an active role in ensuring continuous improvement, while the dedicated staff engage in ongoing professional development to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
      The curriculum at Lyngford Park is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, incorporating a wide range of subjects and activities. Children benefit from daily phonics sessions in Reception and Key Stage 1, weekly French lessons in Key Stage 2, and a variety of extracurricular clubs, including sports and arts. The school also offers a Forest School programme for outdoor learning and provides wraparound care for families.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Lyngford Park, with a proactive Parent, Teacher, Friends Association (PTFA) that organises events to support school initiatives. The governing body plays an active role in ensuring continuous improvement, while the dedicated staff engage in ongoing professional development to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 259 | 136 | 123 | 268 | 30.90 | 
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