Lyngford Park Primary School
URN: 148001 • Taunton TA2 8EX
Overview
- Name
- Lyngford Park Primary School
- URN
- 148001
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Arnold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01823284912
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bircham Road, Taunton TA2 8EX
Summary
Lyngford Park Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 294 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 277. The school is committed to providing exceptional education, focusing on the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of each child. As part of The Richard Huish Trust, Lyngford Park emphasizes a nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, and high expectations are set for all students.
The curriculum at Lyngford Park is tailored to meet the needs of individual learners, incorporating a variety of subjects and experiences, including weekly music lessons and French for Key Stage 2. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts clubs, and has facilities such as spacious playgrounds and a sports field.
Community involvement is strong, with a proactive Parent, Teacher, Friends Association (PTFA) that organizes events to support school initiatives. The governing body actively participates in school life, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability to provide the best possible educational experience for all children.
The curriculum at Lyngford Park is tailored to meet the needs of individual learners, incorporating a variety of subjects and experiences, including weekly music lessons and French for Key Stage 2. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts clubs, and has facilities such as spacious playgrounds and a sports field.
Community involvement is strong, with a proactive Parent, Teacher, Friends Association (PTFA) that organizes events to support school initiatives. The governing body actively participates in school life, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability to provide the best possible educational experience for all children.
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Capacity
- 277
- Pupils
- 294
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 156
- FSM %
- 27.40
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 294 | 138 | 156 | 277 | 27.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 282 | 132 | 150 | 277 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 289 | 151 | 138 | 277 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 289 | 151 | 138 | 268 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 258 | 129 | 129 | 268 | 31.80 |
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