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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Trustees (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Dates 2024 – 2025 (pdf) (calendar)
- School Dates 2025 – 2026 (pdf) (calendar)
- 2010 Ofsted Report (pdf) (download)
- 2013 Ofsted Inspection Report (pdf) (download)
- 2017 OFSTED Report (download)
- 2023 Ofsted (download)
- Prospectus (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Castle School (77.7)
- The Castle School (70.2)
- Kingsmead Academy (47.7)
- Bishop Fox's Community School (45.2)
- Kingsmead Community School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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