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Bishop Fox's School

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Bishop Fox's School

Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ

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Pupils
1,109
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.6%
Attainment 8
46.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.4%
Basics 9-5
44.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.5%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
15.1%
EBacc 9-4
22.4%
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About Bishop Fox's School

Bishop Fox's School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 1,109 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Fox's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishop Fox's School

What is Bishop Fox's School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Fox's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Bishop Fox's School's latest exam results?
Bishop Fox's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bishop Fox's School located?
Bishop Fox's School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 3HQ).
How many pupils attend Bishop Fox's School?
Bishop Fox's School has around 1,109 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bishop Fox's School with other schools?
View Bishop Fox's School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.