Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road, Taunton, TA2 8EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lyngford Park Primary School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 21st of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- 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 20 June 2023
Pupils are happy and proud to attend Lyngford Park Primary School. The school's motto, 'Believe. Achieve. Be Proud', encourages them to aim high in all that they do. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. They believe that there are no limits to what pupils can achieve. The school is inclusive and welcoming. Pupils learn about the diverse nature of their community and beyond. Parents and carers value the wide range of activities available for their children. The curriculum is enriched with visits and visitors, which enhance children's experiences. Pupils' behaviour is now a strength of the school. This is a result of staff's high expectations. Pupils are respectful and polite. They enjoy their learning and work well in lessons. Poor behaviour rarely disrupts pupils' learning. On the few occasions when bullying occurs, pupils are confident that staff will deal with it. Most pupils attend school regularly. However, some are frequently absent from school. Consequently, they fall behind with their learning. Pupils talk confidently about the school's values and how all achievements are celebrated. Pupils say that there is always someone they can go to if they have a concern. They feel safe in school.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the essential knowledge and skills they want pupils to know and remember. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that they identify essential knowledge across the whole curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. Consequently, these pupils fall behind with their learning. Leaders must continue to work with parents and carers to improve the attendance of these pupils so they learn more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
284 pupils on roll, with places for 277
Schools near Lyngford Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Wellsprings Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Priorswood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nick Arnold
- Phone
- 01823284912
- Address
- Bircham Road, Taunton, TA2 8EX
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 148001
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.