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
School thumbnail

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.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
268
Pupils
259
Boys
136
Girls
123
FSM %
30.90
Open date
Close date
2020-12-31
Last Ofsted
2017-10-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login