Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

About Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a voluntary aided school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 427 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

427 / 398 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU

Phone

01823274770

Headteacher

Rachel White

Website

https://www.bishophendersonschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a voluntary aided school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton have?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton has 427 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is located at Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU.