Bishops Lydeard Church School
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishops Lydeard Church School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 19th of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 9 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
The school's values of 'respect, endurance, friendship' are lived up to by pupils. Pupils celebrate difference. They are adamant that 'everyone is welcome' at their school. Pupils say they feel happy and safe in school. They know the difference between bullying and falling out. Pupils say that if another pupil is unkind, staff help them sort it out. They are confident to share worries with a trusted adult. For example, pupils use the 'what I wish my headteacher knew' post box to ask questions and share their thoughts. Some parents say they would appreciate clearer communication from the school. Leaders are acting to rectify this. During the school day, pupils learn and play well together. Most know how to share, take turns and show each other respect. Some pupils have additional support from adults to understand how to get along with others. This work is successful. Pupils are proud to take on roles of responsibility, such as play leaders and eco- councillors. They are confident to express their own opinions and recognise the importance of listening to others. Pupils value the opportunity to play musical instruments and represent their school at sporting events. Their personal development, talents and interests are nurtured well.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not identified the essential knowledge they want pupils to know and remember across some foundation subject curriculums. As a result, teaching does not check on the important concepts that pupils need to learn. Pupils are unable to make connections between concepts that would help them to build on prior learning. Where this occurs, leaders need to identify essential subject content, ensuring assessment is precise, so that pupils know and remember more in the foundation subject curriculums.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bishops Lydeard Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotford St Luke Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Dakin
- Phone
- 01823432582
- Address
- Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3AN
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 142402
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.