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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a voluntary aided primary school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 427 pupils, and a capacity of 398 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

427

Pupils

398

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is managed by Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 427 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 398 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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

Full address
Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
123852

Other Primary Schools in Taunton

If Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton oversubscribed?

Yes — Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton currently has 427 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 398 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton cover?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton?

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.