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OpenSecondaryURN 136851

Bishop Fox's School

Academy converter · Taunton · TA1 3HQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,123

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Taunton, Somerset, 1,123 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.2%.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Secondary schools in Taunton
5
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA1
17
Secondary in TA1
2
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • The Castle School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Taunton · TA1 5AU · Somerset

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    1.3 miles away

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  • Pyrland School

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Taunton · TA2 7QP · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.2 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136851

Location

Address
Bishop Fox Drive
Postcode
TA1 3HQ
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,123
Boys / girls
589 / 534
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,123 / 1,200 (94%)
Free school meals
23.2%
FSM pupils
261
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL
Academy trust
BISHOP FOX'S SCHOOL

Contact

Telephone
01823289211
Website
http://www.bishopfoxs.co.uk

Official links