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Bishops Lydeard Church School
Goodgraded 27/09/2022Ages 2–11153 pupilsChurch of England
Bishops Lydeard Church School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Taunton, within the Somerset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 153 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2022, Bishops Lydeard Church School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Taunton can view Bishops Lydeard Church School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 27/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Taunton
All schools in Taunton →Cotford St Luke Primary School1.6 miOake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary2.7 miNorton Fitzwarren Church SchoolGood · 2.8 mi
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