Bishop Fox's School

URN: 136851 • Taunton TA1 3HQ

Overview

Name
Bishop Fox's School
URN
136851
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kerry Tonkin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01823289211
Website
Visit
Address
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton TA1 3HQ

Summary

Bishop Fox's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Taunton, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 1,109 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school is committed to high standards and expectations, fostering a caring and challenging learning environment where each student can thrive. The Headteacher, Ms. Kerry Tonkin, emphasizes the importance of education in transforming lives and ensuring that every child receives an excellent education tailored to their individual needs.

The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in March 2023, highlighting its strong culture of safeguarding and the positive relationships between students and staff. Academic performance has improved significantly, positioning Bishop Fox's among the top secondary schools in Somerset and within the top 20% nationally. The school aims to provide a balanced education that not only focuses on examination results but also nurtures students' personal development and independence.

Bishop Fox's School values the partnership with parents and guardians, encouraging active involvement in their children's education. The school offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community and shared experiences that contribute to their overall growth and well-being.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1109
Boys
589
Girls
520
FSM %
21.60
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1109 589 520 1200 21.60
2024-09-11 1081 552 529 1200 19.60
2023-09-11 1020 521 499 1200 17.20
2022-09-11 1020 521 499 1200 17.20
2021-09-11 1000 504 496 1200 16.80
2020-09-11 970 479 491 1200 12.70

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