Bishop Fox's Community School

URN: 123863 • Taunton TA1 3HQ

Overview

Name
Bishop Fox's Community School
URN
123863
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Scutt (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton TA1 3HQ

Summary

Bishop Fox's Community School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed secondary school with a capacity of 915 students. The school is committed to high standards and expectations, fostering a caring and challenging environment where each student can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of education in transforming lives, ensuring that every child receives an excellent education tailored to their unique talents and interests.

The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in March 2023, highlighting its strong culture of safeguarding and positive relationships between students and staff. Bishop Fox's School aims to create a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Recent improvements in examination results place the school among the top performers in Somerset and within the top 20% nationally.

Bishop Fox's values the partnership between parents and the school, recognizing its importance in supporting students' success. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for families to engage with the school community, ensuring that students enjoy a well-rounded educational experience.

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Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
915
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-06-30
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 915
2024-09-11 915
2023-09-11 915
2022-09-11 915
2021-09-11 915
2020-09-11 915

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