Bishop Fox's School

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Fox's School.

Taunton, TA13HQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bishop Fox Drive
Taunton, TA13HQ
Phone
1823289211
Website
bishopfoxs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136851
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ
Website
http://www.bishopfoxs.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,081
Free School Meals
20.4% (221 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (54 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.2 (+15.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,081 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High Standards and High Expectations"

Head Teacher's Message

Kerry Tonkin, Headteacher, emphasizes high standards and high expectations, a caring and challenging learning environment, and a strong partnership with parents; notes the school’s significant recent improvement in academic results and aims to be among the top performing schools in Somerset and nationally.

Curriculum Highlights

Art, Design and Technology Business English Humanities: Geography/History/Religion & World Beliefs Computing and Information Technology Health and Social Care Literacy Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Performing Arts – GCSE Dance, Drama and Music PSHE Science Sport STEM

SEND Provision

SEND provides Individual Learning Plans and targeted interventions; for most students with SEND, needs can be met within universal provision and quality first teaching. Contact [email protected] or 01823 255039.

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