Bishop Fox's School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQOpen in maps

Bishop Fox's School is a secondary school in Taunton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 2nd of 4 secondary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 April 2013, report published 13 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

219 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.9

46.9, 0.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.7%

44.7%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.2%

71.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc36.5%

36.5%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,123 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals23.2%

23.2%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.6%

23.6%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.7%

22.7%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishop Fox's School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Richard Huish College0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
King's College Taunton0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 35.8
Queen's College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 57.4
The Castle School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.4
Taunton School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 18.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Ms Kerry Tonkin
Phone
01823289211
Website
bishopfoxs.co.uk
Address
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ
Local authority
Somerset
URN
136851

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.