Lyngford Park Primary School

About Lyngford Park Primary School

Lyngford Park Primary School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 294 pupils on roll. It is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

294 / 277 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 June 2023

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

Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX

Phone

01823284912

Headteacher

Nick Arnold

Website

www.lyngfordparkprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lyngford Park Primary School?

Lyngford Park Primary School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Lyngford Park Primary School have?

Lyngford Park Primary School has 294 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lyngford Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lyngford Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Lyngford Park Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Lyngford Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lyngford Park Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lyngford Park Primary School is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST.

Where is Lyngford Park Primary School?

Lyngford Park Primary School is located at Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX.