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#2 in Best Secondary Schools in Somerset West and Taunton
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Bishop Fox's School
- Secondary
- Somerset West and Taunton TA1 3HQ
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress throughout the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and feel very safe.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide good quality training to improve teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: A large majority of teaching is good or outstanding and none is inadequate.
Communication: Parents are very positive about the school and vast majority say their child feels happy and safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high expectations and provide good quality training to improve teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say there is very little bullying and it is dealt with well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Procedures for safeguarding meet statutory requirements.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of out-of-school activities are provided.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and the transition to post-16 education is well planned and structured.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers occasionally lack up-to-date information on needs of students with special educational needs.
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Bishop Fox's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1081 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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By fostering high levels of difficulty and a lifetime love of learning, we will remove all boundaries from what our learning community is capable of achieving. We hope to instil in our community a spirit of perseverance, a desire to learn new things, and a readiness to accept responsibility for mistakes. In order to promote equality of opportunity for all and cultivate a strong sense of belonging, we shall establish a secure, compassionate, and inclusive environment. We will encourage our pupils to be affable, courteous, accountable, and joyful. We will celebrate uniqueness, abilities, and accomplishments both at school and in a variety of extracurricular activities. By forming enduring ties with their families and our neighbourhood community, we will work to support every young person. With the help of top-notch staff training, we will create a culture of learning that is inspiring. We'll keep trying to create the finest site, resources, and working environment for everyone.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 4 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 5 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 5 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 6 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 1 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 7 | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 5 | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Fox's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
