Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton — Primary School in Taunton

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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Taunton, TA1 4TU

427 Pupils

398 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

13.80% FSM %

213 Boys

214 Girls

About Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 427 pupils on roll. School capacity: 398. Current headteacher: Rachel White.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Comeytrowe & Trull
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076307
URN	123852
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nigel Bright	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Canham	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Donna Huddy	Chair of Governors	05/03/2014	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Archibald	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Bright	Governor	19/09/2018	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Canham	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Josephine Currie	Governor	01/01/2022	01/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Emily Hughes	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Chris Izzett	Governor	11/09/2023	10/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Moore	Governor	04/09/2024	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Rev Justine Richards	Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sally Symes	Governor	01/01/2022	01/01/2028	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Parkfield Primary School

0.65 km • Taunton

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Queen's College

0.66 km • Taunton

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Orchard Grove Primary School

1 km • Taunton

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The Castle School

1.1 km • Taunton

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Bishops Hull Primary School

1.31 km • Taunton

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Trull Church of England VA Primary School

1.56 km • Taunton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Taunton, Somerset.

How many pupils does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton have?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton has 427 pupils, with a capacity of 398.

What is the age range at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton a faith school?

Yes, Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

The Headteacher at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is Mrs Rachel White.

Where is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton located?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is at Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU, in the Somerset local authority, South West.

Does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton currently open?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Rachel White

Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU

01823274770

www.bishophendersonschool.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 123852

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026