Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
School Name: Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Address: Henderson Close Town/City: Taunton County: Somerset Postcode: TA1 4TU Telephone Number: 01823 274770 Website: https://www.bishophendersonschool.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel White
Capacity: 398
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.5%
URN: 123852
DfE Number: 933/3439
UKPRN: 10076307
UPRN: 100041172393
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Comeytrowe & Trull (E05014355)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)
Easting & Northing: 321439E, 123695N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 0' 28.42" N 3° 7' 15.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2V5H+5H
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Laura Archibald - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Nigel Bright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Liam Canham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
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- Mrs Emily Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
- Mr Chris Izzett - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
- Rev Justine Richards - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Sally Symes - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
- Mrs Rachel White - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).