Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
107%
Capacity
427
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 398 places).
Ofsted has rated Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel White, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3130th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 134 in Somerset.
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 50 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU |
| Headteacher | Rachel White |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 427 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 427 / 398 (107% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3130th of 13,686
Nationally
271st of 1,469
In South West
29th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Henderson Close, Taunton
Somerset, TA1 4TU
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