Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

URN: 123852 • Taunton TA1 4TU

Overview

Name
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
URN
123852
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel White (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01823274770
Website
Visit
Address
Henderson Close, Taunton TA1 4TU

Summary

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 427 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 398. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Christian ethos, which fosters both academic and personal growth among students.

The curriculum at Bishop Henderson is designed to engage students in a broad range of subjects, promoting a love for learning and encouraging critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on language learning, as evidenced by its support for initiatives like the ILAB Academy, which offers resources and strategies for effective language acquisition. This focus not only enhances communication skills but also enriches students' cultural understanding.

The school community is actively involved in supporting students' educational journeys, with various programs and activities that encourage parental engagement and collaboration. With a commitment to inclusivity, Bishop Henderson aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges while instilling values of respect and empathy. For more information, visit their website at www.bishophendersonschool.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
398
Pupils
427
Boys
213
Girls
214
FSM %
13.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 427 213 214 398 13.80
2024-09-11 433 216 217 398 14.30
2023-09-11 434 221 213 398 11.50
2022-09-11 434 221 213 398 11.50
2021-09-11 430 227 203 398 10.70
2020-09-11 421 214 207 398 8.10

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