Bishops Lydeard Church School

About Bishops Lydeard Church School

Bishops Lydeard Church School is an academy sponsor led in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 153 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

153 / 210 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

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

Mount Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN

Phone

01823432582

Headteacher

James Dakin

Website

www.bishopslydeard.bwmat.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishops Lydeard Church School?

Bishops Lydeard Church School is an academy sponsor led in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Bishops Lydeard Church School have?

Bishops Lydeard Church School has 153 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishops Lydeard Church School's Ofsted rating?

Bishops Lydeard Church School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Bishops Lydeard Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

42% of pupils at Bishops Lydeard Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bishops Lydeard Church School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishops Lydeard Church School is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Bishops Lydeard Church School?

Bishops Lydeard Church School is located at Mount Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN.